Tugun vs Coolangatta

Tugun scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tugun (1015) sits above Coolangatta (993).

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Tugun and Coolangatta side by side

MeasureTugunCoolangatta
Price and market
Median house–$1,875,000
Median unit–$1,100,000
Renting
House rent$460/wk$410/wk
Unit rent$850/wk$850/wk
Owner occupied68.0%–
Renter occupied30.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA1015993
Lifestyle and people
Walk score906
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population7,175–
Median age39–
Climate
Annual rainfall1434 mm1434 mm
Mean max, January28.8°C28.8°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
Tugun edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 993).

Tugun vs Coolangatta: common questions

Does Tugun or Coolangatta have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tugun scores 1015 vs 993 in Coolangatta. 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, Tugun or Coolangatta?

Tugun scores 90/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.