Cooljarloo vs Dandaragan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cooljarloo (999) sits above Dandaragan (942). Cooljarloo skews owner-occupied (100%), Dandaragan runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Cooljarloo and Dandaragan side by side

MeasureCooljarlooDandaragan
Renting
House rent$220/wk$220/wk
Unit rent$187/wk$205/wk
Owner occupied100.0%69.0%
Renter occupied–20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby25
Average ICSEA999942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population13292
Median age6048
Climate
Annual rainfall526 mm514 mm
Mean max, January31.9°C33.0°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
Cooljarloo edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 942). Cooljarloo also has a higher family-household share (200% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cooljarloo vs Dandaragan: common questions

Does Cooljarloo or Dandaragan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooljarloo scores 999 vs 942 in Dandaragan. 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.