Coolangatta vs Rainbow Bay
Rainbow Bay scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coolangatta (993) sits above Rainbow Bay (988).
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Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay side by side
| Measure | Coolangatta | Rainbow Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,875,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,100,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $850/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 62 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1434 mm | 1527 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.6°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
- Coolangatta edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 988).
Coolangatta vs Rainbow Bay: common questions
Does Coolangatta or Rainbow Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coolangatta scores 993 vs 988 in Rainbow Bay. 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, Coolangatta or Rainbow Bay?
Rainbow Bay scores 62/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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