Coolup vs Waroona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coolup (959) sits above Waroona (945).

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Coolup and Waroona side by side

MeasureCoolupWaroona
Price and market
Median house–$437,500
Median unit–$299,000
Renting
House rent$279/wk–
Unit rent$270/wk–
Owner occupied80.0%75.0%
Renter occupied13.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby92
Average ICSEA959945
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4202,868
Median age3848
Climate
Annual rainfall782 mm803 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.7°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
Coolup edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 945). Coolup also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Coolup vs Waroona: common questions

Does Coolup or Waroona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coolup scores 959 vs 945 in Waroona. 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.