The Gap vs Coolamon
Coolamon 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 Gap (1006) sits above Coolamon (999).
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The Gap and Coolamon side by side
| Measure | The Gap | Coolamon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $622,000 |
| Median unit | – | $237,600 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 2,275 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 490 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 33.0°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 Gap edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 999).
The Gap vs Coolamon: common questions
Does The Gap or Coolamon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Gap scores 1006 vs 999 in Coolamon. 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 Gap or Coolamon?
Coolamon 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.
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