Cape Tribulation vs Cow Bay
Cape Tribulation scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cow Bay (920) sits above Cape Tribulation (882). Cow Bay skews owner-occupied (84%), Cape Tribulation runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Cape Tribulation and Cow Bay side by side
| Measure | Cape Tribulation | Cow Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 123 | 220 |
| Median age | 46 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 4241 mm | 3431 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 32.0°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
- Cow Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 882). Cape Tribulation also has a higher family-household share (52% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cape Tribulation vs Cow Bay: common questions
Does Cape Tribulation or Cow Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cow Bay scores 920 vs 882 in Cape Tribulation. 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, Cape Tribulation or Cow Bay?
Cape Tribulation scores 8/100 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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