Casuarina vs Cudgen
The verdict
Cudgen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.31M in Casuarina. Casuarina rates higher for education (68 vs 49). Casuarina is closer to the coast (860 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cudgen rates higher (85 vs 42/100 in Casuarina).
Scores
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 38 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 68 | 49 |
| Liveability | 37 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 952 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,327 | $1,893 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Casuarina Moderate Growth · Cudgen Moderate Growth
Property
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.31M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $1.29M | $733K |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 72 |
Median price history
Safety
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 645 | 105 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 315 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,870 | 8,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 984 |
See the full school list on each profile: Casuarina · Cudgen
Transport
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 860 m | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 659.2 km | 661.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 520 m | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Casuarina | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,256 | 952 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,405 | 996 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,996 | 1,168 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Casuarina or Cudgen?
Cudgen has the higher residential safety score (Casuarina 42/100 vs Cudgen 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Casuarina or Cudgen?
Cudgen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.31M.
Which has better public transport, Casuarina or Cudgen?
Casuarina and Cudgen have similar transport scores.
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