Side by sideSuburb comparison

Coursing Park vs Downside.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Downside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Downside (1036) sits above Coursing Park (1004).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Downside edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1004).

Common questionsCoursing Park vs Downside

Common questions

Does Coursing Park or Downside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Downside scores 1036 vs 1004 in Coursing Park. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Coursing Park
Metric
Downside

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
61,511
Population
124
36
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1004
Avg ICSEA
1036

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).