Eynesbury vs Mount Cottrell
Eynesbury (median $704,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Mount Cottrell ($749,000).
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Eynesbury and Mount Cottrell side by side
| Measure | Eynesbury | Mount Cottrell |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $704,500 | $749,000 |
| Median unit | $271,440 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 0 |
| Population | 2,838 | 496 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 448 mm | 457 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Cottrell (1041) sits above Eynesbury (983). Eynesbury skews owner-occupied (90%), Mount Cottrell runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Eynesbury is the lower entry point at $704,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Mount Cottrell edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 983). Eynesbury also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eynesbury vs Mount Cottrell: common questions
Is Eynesbury or Mount Cottrell cheaper to buy in?
Eynesbury has the lower median house price at $704,500, roughly 6% below Mount Cottrell ($749,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eynesbury or Mount Cottrell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Cottrell scores 1041 vs 983 in Eynesbury. 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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