Hamel vs Coolup

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coolup (959) sits above Hamel (945).

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Hamel and Coolup side by side

MeasureHamelCoolup
Renting
House rent$260/wk$279/wk
Unit rent$250/wk$270/wk
Owner occupied79.0%80.0%
Renter occupied16.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby29
Average ICSEA945959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population286420
Median age4238
Climate
Annual rainfall833 mm782 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C30.6°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
Coolup edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 945). Coolup also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hamel vs Coolup: common questions

Does Hamel or Coolup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coolup scores 959 vs 945 in Hamel. 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.