Coolaroo vs Roxburgh Park
Coolaroo (median $601,300) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Roxburgh Park ($683,000).
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Coolaroo and Roxburgh Park side by side
| Measure | Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $601,300 | $683,000 |
| Median unit | $228,240 | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $506/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,193 | 24,129 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 mm | 590 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Roxburgh Park (971) sits above Coolaroo (951). Roxburgh Park skews owner-occupied (74%), Coolaroo runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Coolaroo is the lower entry point at $601,300 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Roxburgh Park edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 951). Roxburgh Park also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Coolaroo vs Roxburgh Park: common questions
Is Coolaroo or Roxburgh Park cheaper to buy in?
Coolaroo has the lower median house price at $601,300, roughly 12% below Roxburgh Park ($683,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coolaroo or Roxburgh Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Roxburgh Park scores 971 vs 951 in Coolaroo. 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.
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