Cottage Point vs Duffys Forest
Cottage Point scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duffys Forest (1105) sits above Cottage Point (1093). Duffys Forest skews owner-occupied (82%), Cottage Point runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Cottage Point and Duffys Forest side by side
| Measure | Cottage Point | Duffys Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1105 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 96 | 509 |
| Median age | 60 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1104 mm | 1188 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.1°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
- Duffys Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1093). Duffys Forest also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cottage Point vs Duffys Forest: common questions
Does Cottage Point or Duffys Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duffys Forest scores 1105 vs 1093 in Cottage Point. 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, Cottage Point or Duffys Forest?
Cottage Point scores 2/100 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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