Cudgen vs Kingscliff
The verdict
Cudgen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.91M in Kingscliff. Kingscliff rates higher for liveability (62 vs 31). Kingscliff is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cudgen rates higher (85 vs 72/100 in Kingscliff).
Scores
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 60 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 49 | 53 |
| Liveability | 31 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 952 | 8,355 |
| Median age | 39 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,893 | $1,575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cudgen Moderate Growth · Kingscliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.91M |
| Median unit price | $733K | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 72 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 168 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 210 | 251 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,719 | 4,201 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cudgen · Kingscliff
Transport
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 830 m |
Liveability
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 34 |
| Parks | 0 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 48 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 661.5 km | 663.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cudgen | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 952 | 8,355 |
| Estimated 2025 | 996 | 8,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,168 | 10,254 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cudgen or Kingscliff?
Cudgen has the higher residential safety score (Cudgen 85/100 vs Kingscliff 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Cudgen or Kingscliff?
Cudgen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.91M.
Which has better schools, Cudgen or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Cudgen 984 vs Kingscliff 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cudgen or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has the higher transport score (Cudgen 35/100 vs Kingscliff 64/100).
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