Fox vs Coles
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coles (968) sits above Fox (967). Fox skews owner-occupied (77%), Coles runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Fox and Coles side by side
| Measure | Fox | Coles |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 49 | 35 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 627 mm | 621 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.9°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
- Coles edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 967). Fox also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fox vs Coles: common questions
Does Fox or Coles have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coles scores 968 vs 967 in Fox. 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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