Coolabah vs Murrawombie
Coolabah scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrawombie (945) sits above Coolabah (915).
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Coolabah and Murrawombie side by side
| Measure | Coolabah | Murrawombie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 32 | 29 |
| Median age | 37 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 405 mm | 430 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.7°C | 35.7°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
- Murrawombie edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 915).
Coolabah vs Murrawombie: common questions
Does Coolabah or Murrawombie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrawombie scores 945 vs 915 in Coolabah. 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, Coolabah or Murrawombie?
Coolabah scores 4/100 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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