Side by sideSuburb comparison

Westby vs Cookardinia.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westby (981) sits above Cookardinia (973).

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

Westby edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 973).

Common questionsWestby vs Cookardinia

Common questions

Does Westby or Cookardinia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westby scores 981 vs 973 in Cookardinia. 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

Westby
Metric
Cookardinia

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
61,511
Population
81
36
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
12
981
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

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