Cooloolabin vs North Arm
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Arm (1042) sits above Cooloolabin (1018).
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Cooloolabin and North Arm side by side
| Measure | Cooloolabin | North Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 55 |
| Population | 311 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1544 mm | 1603 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.4°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
- North Arm edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1018).
Cooloolabin vs North Arm: common questions
Does Cooloolabin or North Arm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Arm scores 1042 vs 1018 in Cooloolabin. 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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