Coonawarra vs Charles Darwin
Coonawarra scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charles Darwin (934) sits above Coonawarra (929).
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Coonawarra and Charles Darwin side by side
| Measure | Coonawarra | Charles Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $68/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 929 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 50 |
| Population | 20 | – |
| Median age | 24 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1741 mm | 1741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Charles Darwin edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 929).
Coonawarra vs Charles Darwin: common questions
Does Coonawarra or Charles Darwin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charles Darwin scores 934 vs 929 in Coonawarra. 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 is more walkable, Coonawarra or Charles Darwin?
Coonawarra scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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