Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cooma vs Stanhope.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cooma edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cooma (923) sits above Stanhope (904).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Cooma edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 904).

Common questionsCooma vs Stanhope

Common questions

Does Cooma or Stanhope have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooma scores 923 vs 904 in Stanhope. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cooma
Metric
Stanhope

Price & Market

Median house
$319,000
Median unit
$139,680
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$245/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$198/wk
$208/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$168/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
20
5,605
Population
890
44
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
9
923
Avg ICSEA
904

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).