Mount Coolum vs Point Arkwright
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Arkwright (1057) sits above Mount Coolum (1049). Mount Coolum skews owner-occupied (69%), Point Arkwright runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Mount Coolum and Point Arkwright side by side
| Measure | Mount Coolum | Point Arkwright |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,545 | 309 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1592 mm | 1592 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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
- Point Arkwright edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1049).
Mount Coolum vs Point Arkwright: common questions
Does Mount Coolum or Point Arkwright have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Arkwright scores 1057 vs 1049 in Mount Coolum. 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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