Gembrook vs Cockatoo
Cockatoo (median $685,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Gembrook ($704,300).
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Gembrook and Cockatoo side by side
| Measure | Gembrook | Cockatoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $704,300 | $685,000 |
| Median unit | $302,400 | $277,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 2,559 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1080 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.4°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
Cockatoo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cockatoo (1042) sits above Gembrook (1029).
- For buyers
- Cockatoo is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 3% 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
- Cockatoo edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1029).
Gembrook vs Cockatoo: common questions
Is Gembrook or Cockatoo cheaper to buy in?
Cockatoo has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 3% below Gembrook ($704,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gembrook or Cockatoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cockatoo scores 1042 vs 1029 in Gembrook. 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, Gembrook or Cockatoo?
Cockatoo scores 8/100 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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