Manildra vs Cudal
Cudal (median $425,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Manildra ($490,000).
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Manildra and Cudal side by side
| Measure | Manildra | Cudal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $490,000 | $425,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.2% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 822 | 586 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 607 mm | 636 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.0°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
Cudal scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cudal (987) sits above Manildra (975).
- For buyers
- Cudal is the lower entry point at $425,000 median, 13% 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
- Cudal edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 975).
Manildra vs Cudal: common questions
Is Manildra or Cudal cheaper to buy in?
Cudal has the lower median house price at $425,000, roughly 13% below Manildra ($490,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Manildra or Cudal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cudal scores 987 vs 975 in Manildra. 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, Manildra or Cudal?
Cudal scores 8/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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