Chinderah vs Cudgen
The verdict
Chinderah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.33M in Cudgen. Chinderah rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Cudgen rates higher for education (49 vs 34). On the separate residential safety score, Cudgen rates higher (85 vs 54/100 in Chinderah).
Scores
| Chinderah | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 38 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 34 | 49 |
| Liveability | 19 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chinderah | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,639 | 952 |
| Median age | 62 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $719 | $1,893 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Chinderah Moderate Growth · Cudgen Moderate Growth
Property
| Chinderah | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $763K | $733K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 72 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chinderah | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 122 | 105 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 488 | 315 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,531 | 8,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chinderah | 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: Chinderah · Cudgen
Transport
| Chinderah | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 3.1 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Chinderah | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 663.0 km | 661.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Chinderah | Cudgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,639 | 952 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,714 | 996 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,012 | 1,168 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chinderah or Cudgen?
Cudgen has the higher residential safety score (Chinderah 54/100 vs Cudgen 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Chinderah or Cudgen?
Chinderah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.33M.
Which has better public transport, Chinderah or Cudgen?
Chinderah has the higher transport score (Chinderah 64/100 vs Cudgen 35/100).
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