Cooks Hill vs The Junction
The verdict
Cooks Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.23M in The Junction.
Scores
Cooks HillThe Junction
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 77 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,774 | 994 |
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,881 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.5% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cooks Hill High Growth · The Junction Stable
Property
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.69M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | $790K | $757K |
| House price YoY | 41.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,007 | 2,314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 848 | 604 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 768 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,891 | 23,038 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1,131 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cooks Hill · The Junction
Transport
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 25 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 810 m | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.8 km | 116.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 800 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Cooks Hill | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,774 | 994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,298 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,387 | 1,073 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cooks Hill or The Junction?
Cooks Hill and The Junction have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Cooks Hill or The Junction?
Cooks Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.23M.
Which has better schools, Cooks Hill or The Junction?
The Junction has a higher average school ICSEA (Cooks Hill 950 vs The Junction 1131; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cooks Hill or The Junction?
Cooks Hill and The Junction have similar transport scores.
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