Clematis vs Cockatoo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $873,500 and $685,000.
Cockatoo (median $685,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Clematis ($873,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clematis (1060) sits above Cockatoo (1042).
For buyers
Cockatoo is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cockatoo offers the higher gross rental yield (2.81% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Clematis edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Clematis or Cockatoo cheaper to buy in?
Cockatoo has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 28% below Clematis ($873,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clematis or Cockatoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clematis scores 1060 vs 1042 in Cockatoo. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Clematis or Cockatoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Cockatoo vs 2.28% in Clematis. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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