Pine Mountain vs Cudgewa

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cudgewa (989) sits above Pine Mountain (933).

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Pine Mountain and Cudgewa side by side

MeasurePine MountainCudgewa
Renting
Owner occupied–88.0%
Renter occupied–5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby82
Average ICSEA933989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population307254
Median age6254
Climate
Annual rainfall854 mm884 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.0°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

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
Cudgewa edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 933).

Pine Mountain vs Cudgewa: common questions

Does Pine Mountain or Cudgewa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cudgewa scores 989 vs 933 in Pine Mountain. 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.