Cornwallis vs Mulgrave
Mulgrave scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mulgrave (993) sits above Cornwallis (985). Cornwallis skews owner-occupied (64%), Mulgrave runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Cornwallis and Mulgrave side by side
| Measure | Cornwallis | Mulgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 44 | 78 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 712 mm | 710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.3°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
- Mulgrave edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 985).
Cornwallis vs Mulgrave: common questions
Does Cornwallis or Mulgrave have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mulgrave scores 993 vs 985 in Cornwallis. 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, Cornwallis or Mulgrave?
Mulgrave scores 4/100 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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