Cougal vs Gradys Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cougal (974) sits above Gradys Creek (965). Cougal skews owner-occupied (92%), Gradys Creek runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Cougal and Gradys Creek side by side
| Measure | Cougal | Gradys Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 30 | 59 |
| Median age | 64 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1079 mm | 1109 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 30.0°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
- Cougal edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 965). Cougal also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cougal vs Gradys Creek: common questions
Does Cougal or Gradys Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cougal scores 974 vs 965 in Gradys Creek. 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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