Side by sideSuburb comparison

Broadwater vs Cabbage Tree Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Broadwater (962) sits above Cabbage Tree Island (955).

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

Broadwater edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 955).

Common questionsBroadwater vs Cabbage Tree Island

Common questions

Does Broadwater or Cabbage Tree Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Broadwater scores 962 vs 955 in Cabbage Tree Island. 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

Broadwater
Metric
Cabbage Tree Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,987
Population
12,899
45
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
20
962
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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