Ottaba vs Coal Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coal Creek (961) sits above Ottaba (957).
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Ottaba and Coal Creek side by side
| Measure | Ottaba | Coal Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 52 | 50 |
| Median age | 53 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 772 mm | 778 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.2°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
- Coal Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 957).
Ottaba vs Coal Creek: common questions
Does Ottaba or Coal Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coal Creek scores 961 vs 957 in Ottaba. 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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