Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sherlock vs Cooke Plains.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sherlock (938) sits above Cooke Plains (931).

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

Sherlock edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 931).

Common questionsSherlock vs Cooke Plains

Common questions

Does Sherlock or Cooke Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sherlock scores 938 vs 931 in Cooke Plains. 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

Sherlock
Metric
Cooke Plains

Price & Market

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

Rental

$100/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$120/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
70
Population
69
58
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
938
Avg ICSEA
931

Climate

Annual rainfall
448 mm
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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