Cudgen vs Casuarina.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,170,000 and $2,200,000. Casuarina edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cudgen (median $1,170,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Casuarina ($2,200,000). Over the past year, Casuarina (+8.6%) ran 8.6 percentage points ahead of Cudgen (0%) on house-price growth.
Casuarina scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Casuarina (1024) sits above Cudgen (1002).
For buyers
Cudgen is the lower entry point at $1,170,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Cudgen delivers the better gross yield (6.21% vs 3.30%), but Casuarina has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Casuarina edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1002).
Common questions
Is Cudgen or Casuarina cheaper to buy in?
Cudgen has the lower median house price at $1,170,000, roughly 47% below Casuarina ($2,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cudgen or Casuarina?
Over the past 12 months, Casuarina grew +8.6% vs 0% in Cudgen, a gap of 8.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Cudgen or Casuarina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Casuarina scores 1024 vs 1002 in Cudgen. 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, Cudgen or Casuarina?
Casuarina scores 32/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cudgen or Casuarina?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.21% in Cudgen vs 3.30% in Casuarina. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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