The Common vs Koongal

Koongal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Common (940) sits above Koongal (937).

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The Common and Koongal side by side

MeasureThe CommonKoongal
Renting
House rent–$550/wk
Unit rent–$260/wk
Owner occupied–61.0%
Renter occupied–36.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA940937
Lifestyle and people
Walk score04
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population44,252
Median age5335
Climate
Annual rainfall764 mm814 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C31.3°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
The Common edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 937). The Common also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Common vs Koongal: common questions

Does The Common or Koongal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Common scores 940 vs 937 in Koongal. 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, The Common or Koongal?

Koongal scores 4/100 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.