Alexandra Headland vs Cotton Tree
Cotton Tree scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cotton Tree (1057) sits above Alexandra Headland (1054).
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Alexandra Headland and Cotton Tree side by side
| Measure | Alexandra Headland | Cotton Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $720/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,235 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
- Cotton Tree edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1054).
Alexandra Headland vs Cotton Tree: common questions
Does Alexandra Headland or Cotton Tree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cotton Tree scores 1057 vs 1054 in Alexandra Headland. 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, Alexandra Headland or Cotton Tree?
Cotton Tree scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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