Cowrie Point vs Hellyer
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hellyer (920) sits above Cowrie Point (918). Hellyer skews owner-occupied (77%), Cowrie Point runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Cowrie Point and Hellyer side by side
| Measure | Cowrie Point | Hellyer |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 189 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1031 mm | 1061 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.6°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
- Hellyer edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 918). Hellyer also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cowrie Point vs Hellyer: common questions
Does Cowrie Point or Hellyer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hellyer scores 920 vs 918 in Cowrie 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.
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