Abergowrie vs Cardwell
Cardwell scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cardwell (886) sits above Abergowrie (819). Abergowrie skews owner-occupied (69%), Cardwell runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Abergowrie and Cardwell side by side
| Measure | Abergowrie | Cardwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 819 | 886 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 305 | 1,320 |
| Median age | 47 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1635 mm | 2084 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.4°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
- Cardwell edges out on average school ICSEA (886 vs 819). Abergowrie also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Abergowrie vs Cardwell: common questions
Does Abergowrie or Cardwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cardwell scores 886 vs 819 in Abergowrie. 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, Abergowrie or Cardwell?
Cardwell scores 22/100 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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