Cunningham vs James Well
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving James Well (933) sits above Cunningham (932). James Well skews owner-occupied (87%), Cunningham runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Cunningham and James Well side by side
| Measure | Cunningham | James Well |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $248/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 78 | 63 |
| Median age | 35 | 66 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 416 mm | 364 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.2°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
- James Well edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 932). Cunningham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cunningham vs James Well: common questions
Does Cunningham or James Well have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), James Well scores 933 vs 932 in Cunningham. 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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