Cape Tribulation vs Degarra
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 Cape Tribulation (882) sits above Degarra (839). Cape Tribulation skews owner-occupied (65%), Degarra runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Cape Tribulation and Degarra side by side
| Measure | Cape Tribulation | Degarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 839 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 123 | 80 |
| Median age | 46 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 4241 mm | 2806 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.7°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
- Cape Tribulation edges out on average school ICSEA (882 vs 839).
Cape Tribulation vs Degarra: common questions
Does Cape Tribulation or Degarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cape Tribulation scores 882 vs 839 in Degarra. 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 Degarra?
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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