Cook vs Weetangera
Weetangera (median $1,250,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Cook ($1,262,500).
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Cook and Weetangera side by side
| Measure | Cook | Weetangera |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,262,500 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $870,000 | $786,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 38 |
| Transit score | 80 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,965 | 2,795 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 637 mm | 637 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cook (1089) sits above Weetangera (1082).
- For buyers
- Weetangera is the lower entry point at $1,250,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Weetangera offers the higher gross rental yield (1.74% vs 1.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Cook edges out on average school ICSEA (1089 vs 1082). Weetangera also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cook vs Weetangera: common questions
Is Cook or Weetangera cheaper to buy in?
Weetangera has the lower median house price at $1,250,000, roughly 1% below Cook ($1,262,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cook or Weetangera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cook scores 1089 vs 1082 in Weetangera. 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, Cook or Weetangera?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.74% in Weetangera 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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