Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cottawalla vs Pejar.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cottawalla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cottawalla (979) sits above Pejar (969).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Cottawalla edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 969).

Common questionsCottawalla vs Pejar

Common questions

Does Cottawalla or Pejar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cottawalla scores 979 vs 969 in Pejar. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cottawalla
Metric
Pejar

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,604
Population
67
52
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
979
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).