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Highgrove vs Coalbank

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgrove (960) sits above Coalbank (958). Coalbank skews owner-occupied (53%), Highgrove runs more rental-dense (40% owner).

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Highgrove and Coalbank side by side

MeasureHighgroveCoalbank
Renting
Owner occupied40.0%53.0%
Renter occupied27.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby420
Average ICSEA960958
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2845
Median age5054
Climate
Annual rainfall605 mm677 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C30.0°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
Highgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 958). Coalbank also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Highgrove vs Coalbank: common questions

Does Highgrove or Coalbank have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgrove scores 960 vs 958 in Coalbank. 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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