Coolum Beach vs Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coolum Beach (1067) sits above Mount Coolum (1049).
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Coolum Beach and Mount Coolum side by side
| Measure | Coolum Beach | Mount Coolum |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,000 | – |
| Median unit | $875,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $1250/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1049 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | 9,152 | 4,545 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1566 mm | 1592 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.0°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
- Coolum Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1049).
Coolum Beach vs Mount Coolum: common questions
Does Coolum Beach or Mount Coolum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coolum Beach scores 1067 vs 1049 in Mount Coolum. 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, Coolum Beach or Mount Coolum?
Mount Coolum scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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