Buchan Point vs Palm Cove
Palm Cove scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Palm Cove (991) sits above Buchan Point (989).
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Buchan Point and Palm Cove side by side
| Measure | Buchan Point | Palm Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 70 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,450 |
| Median age | – | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2123 mm | 2123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Palm Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 989).
Buchan Point vs Palm Cove: common questions
Does Buchan Point or Palm Cove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Palm Cove scores 991 vs 989 in Buchan Point. 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, Buchan Point or Palm Cove?
Palm Cove scores 70/100 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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