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Cootra vs Koongawa

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koongawa (997) sits above Cootra (960). Cootra skews owner-occupied (100%), Koongawa runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Cootra and Koongawa side by side

MeasureCootraKoongawa
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%69.0%
Schools
Schools nearby11
Average ICSEA960997
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1943
Median age3833
Climate
Annual rainfall311 mm313 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.5°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
Koongawa edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 960). Cootra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cootra vs Koongawa: common questions

Does Cootra or Koongawa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koongawa scores 997 vs 960 in Cootra. 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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