Coomera vs Hope Island
Coomera (median $780,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Hope Island ($1,150,000).
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Coomera and Hope Island side by side
| Measure | Coomera | Hope Island |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $835,000 | $1,121,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $1450/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 20,225 | 14,522 |
| Median age | 29 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1273 mm | 1273 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hope Island (1020) sits above Coomera (1014). Hope Island skews owner-occupied (70%), Coomera runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
- For buyers
- Coomera is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hope Island offers the higher gross rental yield (6.56% vs 5.00%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hope Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1014).
Coomera vs Hope Island: common questions
Is Coomera or Hope Island cheaper to buy in?
Coomera has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 32% below Hope Island ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coomera or Hope Island have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hope Island scores 1020 vs 1014 in Coomera. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Coomera or Hope Island?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.56% in Hope Island vs 5.00% in Coomera. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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