Somerton vs Coolaroo

Somerton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Somerton (957) sits above Coolaroo (951).

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Somerton and Coolaroo side by side

MeasureSomertonCoolaroo
Price and market
Median house–$601,300
Median unit–$228,240
Renting
Owner occupied–63.0%
Renter occupied–29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA957951
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population63,193
Median age5237
Climate
Annual rainfall590 mm590 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.9°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
Somerton edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 951).

Somerton vs Coolaroo: common questions

Does Somerton or Coolaroo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Somerton scores 957 vs 951 in Coolaroo. 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, Somerton or Coolaroo?

Somerton scores 2/100 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.