Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wahpunga vs Cootharaba.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cootharaba (1024) sits above Wahpunga (1000).

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

Cootharaba edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1000).

Common questionsWahpunga vs Cootharaba

Common questions

Does Wahpunga or Cootharaba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cootharaba scores 1024 vs 1000 in Wahpunga. 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

Wahpunga
Metric
Cootharaba

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$440/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
903
Population
866
49
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
12
1000
Avg ICSEA
1024

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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