Coorow vs Marchagee
Coorow scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marchagee (966) sits above Coorow (929). Marchagee skews owner-occupied (88%), Coorow runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Coorow and Marchagee side by side
| Measure | Coorow | Marchagee |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $128/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 929 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 179 | 45 |
| Median age | 49 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 344 mm | 341 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.1°C | 35.6°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
- Marchagee edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 929). Marchagee also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Coorow vs Marchagee: common questions
Does Coorow or Marchagee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marchagee scores 966 vs 929 in Coorow. 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, Coorow or Marchagee?
Coorow scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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