Cudgen vs Duranbah
The verdict
Cudgen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.70M in Duranbah. Cudgen rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Cudgen is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.4 km).
Scores
CudgenDuranbah
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 21 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 52 |
| Liveability | 31 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 952 | 226 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,893 | $1,850 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cudgen Moderate Growth · Duranbah Moderate Growth
Property
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $2.70M |
| Median unit price | $733K | Data not available |
| 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) | 72 | 86 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 210 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,719 | 3,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1,058 |
Transport
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 3.0 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 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) | 2.9 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 661.5 km | 657.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cudgen | Duranbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 952 | 226 |
| Estimated 2025 | 996 | 237 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,168 | 265 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cudgen or Duranbah?
Cudgen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.70M.
Which has better schools, Cudgen or Duranbah?
Duranbah has a higher average school ICSEA (Cudgen 984 vs Duranbah 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cudgen or Duranbah?
Cudgen has the higher transport score (Cudgen 35/100 vs Duranbah 0/100).
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