Cosgrove vs Shaw
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shaw (932) sits above Cosgrove (927).
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Cosgrove and Shaw side by side
| Measure | Cosgrove | Shaw |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $302/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 55 |
| Population | – | 760 |
| Median age | – | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1156 mm | 1109 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.1°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
- 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
- Shaw edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 927).
Cosgrove vs Shaw: common questions
Does Cosgrove or Shaw have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shaw scores 932 vs 927 in Cosgrove. 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.
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