Cooma vs Harston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harston (924) sits above Cooma (923).
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Cooma and Harston side by side
| Measure | Cooma | Harston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 87.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 167 |
| Median age | – | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 436 mm | 451 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 30.9°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
- Harston edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 923).
Cooma vs Harston: common questions
Does Cooma or Harston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harston scores 924 vs 923 in Cooma. 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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