Avonsleigh vs Cockatoo
The verdict
Avonsleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $765K in Cockatoo. Avonsleigh rates higher for liveability (42 vs 31). Cockatoo is closer to the coast (32.6 km vs 33.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Avonsleigh rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Cockatoo).
Scores
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 33 |
| Transport | 18 | 21 |
| Education | 57 | 49 |
| Liveability | 42 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 844 | 4,408 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,055 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 23.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Avonsleigh High Growth · Cockatoo High Growth
Property
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $739K | $765K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 118 | 272 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 272 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 592 | 3,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Avonsleigh · Cockatoo
Transport
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 153 | 160 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.4 km | 13.7 km |
Liveability
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.9 km | 32.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.0 km | 49.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 17.4 km |
Population & growth
| Avonsleigh | Cockatoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 844 | 4,408 |
| Estimated 2025 | 855 | 4,465 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,402 | 7,324 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Avonsleigh or Cockatoo?
Avonsleigh has the higher residential safety score (Avonsleigh 100/100 vs Cockatoo 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Avonsleigh or Cockatoo?
Avonsleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $765K.
Which has better public transport, Avonsleigh or Cockatoo?
Cockatoo has the higher transport score (Avonsleigh 18/100 vs Cockatoo 21/100).
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