Side by sideSuburb comparison

Coolac vs Red Hill.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Red Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill (934) sits above Coolac (930).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Red Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 930).

Common questionsCoolac vs Red Hill

Common questions

Does Coolac or Red Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill scores 934 vs 930 in Coolac. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Coolac
Metric
Red Hill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$125/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$125/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
244
Population
8,501
37
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
15
930
Avg ICSEA
934

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).