Cape Douglas vs Kongorong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kongorong (965) sits above Cape Douglas (919).

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Cape Douglas and Kongorong side by side

MeasureCape DouglasKongorong
Renting
House rent$445/wk–
Unit rent$110/wk–
Owner occupied63.0%71.0%
Renter occupied16.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby25
Average ICSEA919965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population68221
Median age5041
Climate
Annual rainfall725 mm741 mm
Mean max, January23.8°C24.2°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
Kongorong edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 919). Cape Douglas also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cape Douglas vs Kongorong: common questions

Does Cape Douglas or Kongorong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kongorong scores 965 vs 919 in Cape Douglas. 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.