Cawdor vs Mount Hunter
The verdict
Mount Hunter is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.10M versus $4.00M in Cawdor. Cawdor rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Cawdor is closer to the coast (32.7 km vs 37.2 km).
Scores
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 28 |
| Transport | 22 | 18 |
| Education | 47 | 46 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 430 | 749 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $2,200 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Cawdor High Growth · Mount Hunter Moderate Growth
Property
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.00M | $2.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 233 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 930 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 465 | 134 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,837 | 1,869 |
Cawdor is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 1,054 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cawdor · Mount Hunter
Transport
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 148 | 160 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 37.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.5 km | 60.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cawdor | Mount Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 430 | 749 |
| Estimated 2025 | 514 | 794 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,968 | 828 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.56% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cawdor or Mount Hunter?
Mount Hunter is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.10M versus $4.00M.
Which has better schools, Cawdor or Mount Hunter?
Mount Hunter has a higher average school ICSEA (Cawdor 979 vs Mount Hunter 1054; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cawdor or Mount Hunter?
Cawdor has the higher transport score (Cawdor 22/100 vs Mount Hunter 18/100).
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