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Cow Bay vs Lower Daintree

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Daintree (925) sits above Cow Bay (920).

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Cow Bay and Lower Daintree side by side

MeasureCow BayLower Daintree
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%77.0%
Renter occupied9.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby910
Average ICSEA920925
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population22083
Median age5244
Climate
Annual rainfall3431 mm3162 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.3°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
Lower Daintree edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 920). Lower Daintree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cow Bay vs Lower Daintree: common questions

Does Cow Bay or Lower Daintree have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Daintree scores 925 vs 920 in Cow Bay. 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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