Cooke Plains vs Tailem Bend
Tailem Bend scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tailem Bend (949) sits above Cooke Plains (931).
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Cooke Plains and Tailem Bend side by side
| Measure | Cooke Plains | Tailem Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 69 | 1,705 |
| Median age | 45 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 375 mm | 351 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tailem Bend edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 931).
Cooke Plains vs Tailem Bend: common questions
Does Cooke Plains or Tailem Bend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tailem Bend scores 949 vs 931 in Cooke Plains. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cooke Plains or Tailem Bend?
Tailem Bend scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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