Molonglo vs Coombs

Coombs scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Molonglo (1111) sits above Coombs (1107).

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Molonglo and Coombs side by side

MeasureMolongloCoombs
Price and market
Median house–$990,000
Median unit–$698,500
Renting
House rent–$480/wk
Unit rent–$480/wk
Owner occupied–70.0%
Renter occupied–28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11111107
Lifestyle and people
Walk score028
Transit score020
Bike score100100
Population–4,851
Median age–30
Climate
Annual rainfall618 mm618 mm
Mean max, January29.5°C29.5°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
Molonglo edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1107).

Molonglo vs Coombs: common questions

Does Molonglo or Coombs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Molonglo scores 1111 vs 1107 in Coombs. 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.

Which is more walkable, Molonglo or Coombs?

Coombs scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.