Riverlea vs Cudgegong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cudgegong (954) sits above Riverlea (942). Riverlea skews owner-occupied (128%), Cudgegong runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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Riverlea and Cudgegong side by side

MeasureRiverleaCudgegong
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied128.0%75.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby52
Average ICSEA942954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3266
Median age6251
Climate
Annual rainfall725 mm737 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C29.5°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
Cudgegong edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 942). Cudgegong also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Riverlea vs Cudgegong: common questions

Does Riverlea or Cudgegong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cudgegong scores 954 vs 942 in Riverlea. 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.