Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cowley Beach vs Mccutcheon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mccutcheon (919) sits above Cowley Beach (892).

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

Mccutcheon edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 892).

Common questionsCowley Beach vs Mccutcheon

Common questions

Does Cowley Beach or Mccutcheon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mccutcheon scores 919 vs 892 in Cowley Beach. 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

Cowley Beach
Metric
Mccutcheon

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
65
Population
34
59
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
8
892
Avg ICSEA
919

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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