Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kurrimine Beach vs Cowley Beach.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurrimine Beach (941) sits above Cowley Beach (892). Kurrimine Beach skews owner-occupied (69%), Cowley Beach runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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

Kurrimine Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 892). Kurrimine Beach also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsKurrimine Beach vs Cowley Beach

Common questions

Does Kurrimine Beach or Cowley Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurrimine Beach scores 941 vs 892 in Cowley Beach. 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

Kurrimine Beach
Metric
Cowley Beach

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$170/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
69.0%
Owner occupied
57.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
742
Population
65
56
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
10
941
Avg ICSEA
892

Climate

Annual rainfall
2065 mm
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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