Coolalinga vs Freds Pass
Coolalinga scores higher on walkability (62/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coolalinga (945) sits above Freds Pass (942). Freds Pass skews owner-occupied (75%), Coolalinga runs more rental-dense (28% owner).
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Coolalinga and Freds Pass side by side
| Measure | Coolalinga | Freds Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $340/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $68/wk |
| Owner occupied | 28.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 62 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 510 | 12 |
| Median age | 31 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1891 mm | 1953 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.5°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
- Coolalinga edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 942). Freds Pass also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Coolalinga vs Freds Pass: common questions
Does Coolalinga or Freds Pass have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coolalinga scores 945 vs 942 in Freds Pass. 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, Coolalinga or Freds Pass?
Coolalinga scores 62/100 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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