Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rock Flat vs Cooma.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rock Flat (1004) sits above Cooma (996).

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

Rock Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 996). Rock Flat also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsRock Flat vs Cooma

Common questions

Does Rock Flat or Cooma have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rock Flat scores 1004 vs 996 in Cooma. 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

Rock Flat
Metric
Cooma

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
67.0%
Renter occupied
29.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
92
Transit score
0
Bike score
85
73
Population
6,715
49
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
6
1004
Avg ICSEA
996

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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