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Koongawa vs Cootra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koongawa (997) sits above Cootra (960). Cootra skews owner-occupied (100%), Koongawa runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Koongawa and Cootra side by side

MeasureKoongawaCootra
Renting
Owner occupied69.0%100.0%
Schools
Schools nearby11
Average ICSEA997960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4319
Median age3338
Climate
Annual rainfall313 mm311 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C32.3°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
Koongawa edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 960). Cootra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Koongawa vs Cootra: common questions

Does Koongawa or Cootra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koongawa scores 997 vs 960 in Cootra. 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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