Cudgen vs Kings Forest
The verdict
Kings Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $1.19M in Cudgen. Cudgen rates higher for education (49 vs 43).
Scores
CudgenKings Forest
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 35 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 49 | 43 |
| Liveability | 31 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 952 | 40 |
| Median age | 39 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,893 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cudgen Moderate Growth · Kings Forest Moderate Growth
Property
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $725K |
| Median unit price | $758K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 5,000 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 210 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,664 | 17,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cudgen · Kings Forest
Transport
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| 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 | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 661.5 km | 658.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 13.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cudgen | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 952 | 40 |
| Estimated 2025 | 996 | 42 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,168 | 47 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cudgen or Kings Forest?
Kings Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $1.19M.
Which has better public transport, Cudgen or Kings Forest?
Cudgen and Kings Forest have similar transport scores.
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