Side by sideSuburb comparison

Meelon vs West Coolup.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Coolup (959) sits above Meelon (948). Meelon skews owner-occupied (85%), West Coolup runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

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

West Coolup edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 948).

Common questionsMeelon vs West Coolup

Common questions

Does Meelon or West Coolup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Coolup scores 959 vs 948 in Meelon. 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

Meelon
Metric
West Coolup

Price & Market

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

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$279/wk
$345/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$425/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
174
Population
182
46
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
9
948
Avg ICSEA
959

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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