Cottage Point vs Duffys Forest
The verdict
Cottage Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.73M versus $8.00M in Duffys Forest. Duffys Forest rates higher for liveability (57 vs 22). Cottage Point is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 7.4 km).
Scores
Cottage PointDuffys Forest
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 57 |
| Transport | 35 | 32 |
| Education | 78 | 85 |
| Liveability | 22 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96 | 509 |
| Median age | 60 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,750 | $4,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.8% | 52.4% |
| Born in Australia | 53.1% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Cottage Point Stable · Duffys Forest Stable
Property
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.73M | $8.00M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 393 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,250 | 2,751 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cottage Point · Duffys Forest
Transport
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 77 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.2 km | 22.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Cottage Point | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 96 | 509 |
| Estimated 2025 | 91 | 482 |
| Projected 2041 | 96 | 511 |
| Annual growth rate | -1.33% | -1.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cottage Point or Duffys Forest?
Cottage Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.73M versus $8.00M.
Which has better public transport, Cottage Point or Duffys Forest?
Cottage Point has the higher transport score (Cottage Point 35/100 vs Duffys Forest 32/100).
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