Cudgewa vs Lucyvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cudgewa (989) sits above Lucyvale (979). Lucyvale skews owner-occupied (114%), Cudgewa runs more rental-dense (88% owner).
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Cudgewa and Lucyvale side by side
| Measure | Cudgewa | Lucyvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 114.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 254 | 25 |
| Median age | 54 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 884 mm | 1092 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 29.1°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
- Cudgewa edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 979). Lucyvale also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cudgewa vs Lucyvale: common questions
Does Cudgewa or Lucyvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cudgewa scores 989 vs 979 in Lucyvale. 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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