Cassowary vs Craiglie
Craiglie scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craiglie (966) sits above Cassowary (958). Cassowary skews owner-occupied (84%), Craiglie runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Cassowary and Craiglie side by side
| Measure | Cassowary | Craiglie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 119 | 1,062 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2195 mm | 1881 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 31.9°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
- Craiglie edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 958).
Cassowary vs Craiglie: common questions
Does Cassowary or Craiglie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craiglie scores 966 vs 958 in Cassowary. 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, Cassowary or Craiglie?
Craiglie scores 10/100 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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