Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pejar vs Cottawalla.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cottawalla (979) sits above Pejar (969).

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

Cottawalla edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 969).

Common questionsPejar vs Cottawalla

Common questions

Does Pejar or Cottawalla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cottawalla scores 979 vs 969 in Pejar. 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

Pejar
Metric
Cottawalla

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
28.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
67
Population
4,604
55
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
969
Avg ICSEA
979

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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