Cotham vs Deepdene
Deepdene scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cotham (1159) sits above Deepdene (1145).
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Cotham and Deepdene side by side
| Measure | Cotham | Deepdene |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $3,450,000 |
| Median unit | – | $475,200 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1159 | 1145 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 50 |
| Transit score | 60 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Cotham edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1145).
Cotham vs Deepdene: common questions
Does Cotham or Deepdene have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cotham scores 1159 vs 1145 in Deepdene. 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, Cotham or Deepdene?
Deepdene scores 50/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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