Cutella vs Oakey
Oakey scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cutella (952) sits above Oakey (921). Cutella skews owner-occupied (85%), Oakey runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Cutella and Oakey side by side
| Measure | Cutella | Oakey |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 45 | 4,756 |
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 579 mm | 555 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 31.4°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
- Cutella edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 921). Oakey also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cutella vs Oakey: common questions
Does Cutella or Oakey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cutella scores 952 vs 921 in Oakey. 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, Cutella or Oakey?
Oakey scores 2/100 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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