Cygnet vs Petcheys Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cygnet (965) sits above Petcheys Bay (932). Petcheys Bay skews owner-occupied (89%), Cygnet runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Cygnet and Petcheys Bay side by side
| Measure | Cygnet | Petcheys Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,000 | – |
| Median unit | $600,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $285/wk | $284/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,742 | 194 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 792 mm | 807 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 21.6°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
- Cygnet edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 932).
Cygnet vs Petcheys Bay: common questions
Does Cygnet or Petcheys Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cygnet scores 965 vs 932 in Petcheys Bay. 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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