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Coombe vs Makin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coombe (984) sits above Makin (968).

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Coombe and Makin side by side

MeasureCoombeMakin
Renting
House rent$320/wk–
Unit rent$250/wk–
Owner occupied45.0%–
Renter occupied32.0%100.0%
Schools
Schools nearby21
Average ICSEA984968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6317
Median age4439
Climate
Annual rainfall417 mm417 mm
Mean max, January30.2°C30.6°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
Coombe edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 968). Makin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Coombe vs Makin: common questions

Does Coombe or Makin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coombe scores 984 vs 968 in Makin. 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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