Coolangatta vs Tugun
Tugun scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tugun (1015) sits above Coolangatta (993).
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Coolangatta and Tugun side by side
| Measure | Coolangatta | Tugun |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,875,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,100,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 7,175 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1434 mm | 1434 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
- Tugun edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 993).
Coolangatta vs Tugun: common questions
Does Coolangatta or Tugun have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tugun scores 1015 vs 993 in Coolangatta. 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 Tugun?
Tugun scores 90/100 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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