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The Cove vs Mepunga

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mepunga (1012) sits above The Cove (1009). Mepunga skews owner-occupied (60%), The Cove runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

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The Cove and Mepunga side by side

MeasureThe CoveMepunga
Renting
Owner occupied33.0%60.0%
Renter occupied33.0%50.0%
Schools
Schools nearby206
Average ICSEA10091012
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1836
Median age6145
Climate
Annual rainfall820 mm820 mm
Mean max, January23.7°C23.7°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
Mepunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1009).

The Cove vs Mepunga: common questions

Does The Cove or Mepunga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mepunga scores 1012 vs 1009 in The Cove. 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.

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