Cootharaba vs Boreen
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boreen (1042) sits above Cootharaba (1024).
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Cootharaba and Boreen side by side
| Measure | Cootharaba | Boreen |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 866 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1478 mm | 1520 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°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
- 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
- Boreen edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1024).
Cootharaba vs Boreen: common questions
Does Cootharaba or Boreen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boreen scores 1042 vs 1024 in Cootharaba. 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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