Cardwell vs Damper Creek
Cardwell scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Damper Creek (892) sits above Cardwell (886). Cardwell skews owner-occupied (57%), Damper Creek runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Cardwell and Damper Creek side by side
| Measure | Cardwell | Damper Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 886 | 892 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 1,320 | 34 |
| Median age | 60 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2084 mm | 2014 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 30.9°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
- Damper Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 886).
Cardwell vs Damper Creek: common questions
Does Cardwell or Damper Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Damper Creek scores 892 vs 886 in Cardwell. 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, Cardwell or Damper Creek?
Cardwell scores 22/100 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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