Cooloongup vs Warnbro.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $549,000 and $565,000. Cooloongup edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cooloongup (median $549,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Warnbro ($565,000).
Warnbro scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cooloongup (976) sits above Warnbro (967).
For buyers
Cooloongup is the lower entry point at $549,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Warnbro offers the higher gross rental yield (2.85% vs 2.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cooloongup edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Cooloongup or Warnbro cheaper to buy in?
Cooloongup has the lower median house price at $549,000, roughly 3% below Warnbro ($565,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cooloongup or Warnbro have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooloongup scores 976 vs 967 in Warnbro. 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, Cooloongup or Warnbro?
Warnbro scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cooloongup or Warnbro?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.85% in Warnbro vs 2.84% in Cooloongup. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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