Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watheroo vs Coomberdale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watheroo (991) sits above Coomberdale (905). Coomberdale skews owner-occupied (84%), Watheroo runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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

Watheroo edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 905).

Common questionsWatheroo vs Coomberdale

Common questions

Does Watheroo or Coomberdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watheroo scores 991 vs 905 in Coomberdale. 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

Watheroo
Metric
Coomberdale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$160/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
137
Population
56
46
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
3
991
Avg ICSEA
905

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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