Cooks Hill vs Wickham
Wickham (median $1,070,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Cooks Hill ($1,590,000). Over the past year, Wickham (+18.9%) ran 12.0 percentage points ahead of Cooks Hill (+6.9%) on house-price growth.
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Cooks Hill and Wickham side by side
| Measure | Cooks Hill | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,590,000 | $1,070,000 |
| Median unit | $352,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.9% | +18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $670/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,774 | 1,637 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 28.1°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 Cooks Hill (1075) sits above Wickham (1073).
- For buyers
- Wickham is the lower entry point at $1,070,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wickham carries both higher gross yield (3.64% vs 2.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Cooks Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1073).
Cooks Hill vs Wickham: common questions
Is Cooks Hill or Wickham cheaper to buy in?
Wickham has the lower median house price at $1,070,000, roughly 33% below Cooks Hill ($1,590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cooks Hill or Wickham?
Over the past 12 months, Wickham grew +18.9% vs +6.9% in Cooks Hill, a gap of 12.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Cooks Hill or Wickham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooks Hill scores 1075 vs 1073 in Wickham. 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, Cooks Hill or Wickham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Wickham vs 2.45% in Cooks Hill. 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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