Coowonga vs Zilzie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Zilzie (971) sits above Coowonga (954). Coowonga skews owner-occupied (89%), Zilzie runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Coowonga and Zilzie side by side
| Measure | Coowonga | Zilzie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 255 | 2,846 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 867 mm | 875 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.2°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
- Zilzie edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 954).
Coowonga vs Zilzie: common questions
Does Coowonga or Zilzie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Zilzie scores 971 vs 954 in Coowonga. 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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