Craiglie vs Cassowary
Craiglie scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craiglie (966) sits above Cassowary (958). Cassowary skews owner-occupied (84%), Craiglie runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Craiglie and Cassowary side by side
| Measure | Craiglie | Cassowary |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 1,062 | 119 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1881 mm | 2195 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.4°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
- Craiglie edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 958).
Craiglie vs Cassowary: common questions
Does Craiglie or Cassowary have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craiglie scores 966 vs 958 in Cassowary. 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.
Which is more walkable, Craiglie or Cassowary?
Craiglie scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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