Cook vs Bruce
Cook (median $1,262,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Bruce ($1,276,000).
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Cook and Bruce side by side
| Measure | Cook | Bruce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,262,500 | $1,276,000 |
| Median unit | $870,000 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $418/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 86 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,965 | 7,520 |
| Median age | 42 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 637 mm | 632 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
Bruce scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 86/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bruce (1091) sits above Cook (1089). Cook skews owner-occupied (75%), Bruce runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Cook is the lower entry point at $1,262,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bruce offers the higher gross rental yield (1.79% vs 1.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bruce edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1089).
Cook vs Bruce: common questions
Is Cook or Bruce cheaper to buy in?
Cook has the lower median house price at $1,262,500, roughly 1% below Bruce ($1,276,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cook or Bruce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bruce scores 1091 vs 1089 in Cook. 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, Cook or Bruce?
Bruce scores 86/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cook or Bruce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.79% in Bruce vs 1.72% in Cook. 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.
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