Cottles Bridge vs Strathewen
The verdict
Cottles Bridge rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Cottles Bridge is closer to the coast (35.8 km vs 44.3 km).
Scores
Cottles BridgeStrathewen
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 20 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 73 | 46 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 609 | 198 |
| Median age | 52 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $2,094 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 22.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cottles Bridge Stable · Strathewen Stable
Property
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 493 | 1,010 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 164 | 505 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,149 | 2,525 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cottles Bridge · Strathewen
Transport
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 13.1 km |
Liveability
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.8 km | 44.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.4 km | 40.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.2 km | 26.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cottles Bridge | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 609 | 198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 610 | 198 |
| Projected 2041 | 663 | 216 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Cottles Bridge or Strathewen?
Cottles Bridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Cottles Bridge 1111 vs Strathewen 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cottles Bridge or Strathewen?
Cottles Bridge has the higher transport score (Cottles Bridge 35/100 vs Strathewen 0/100).
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