Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dookie vs Cosgrove.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dookie edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dookie (990) sits above Cosgrove (982).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dookie edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 982).

Common questionsDookie vs Cosgrove

Common questions

Does Dookie or Cosgrove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dookie scores 990 vs 982 in Cosgrove. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dookie
Metric
Cosgrove

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$210/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
0
333
Population
14,605
48
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
990
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).