Side by sideSuburb comparison

West Coolup vs Waroona.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Coolup (959) sits above Waroona (945).

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

West Coolup edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 945).

Common questionsWest Coolup vs Waroona

Common questions

Does West Coolup or Waroona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Coolup scores 959 vs 945 in Waroona. 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

West Coolup
Metric
Waroona

Price & Market

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

Rental

$279/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$425/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$270/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
182
Population
2,868
44
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
2
959
Avg ICSEA
945

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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