Mount Cotton vs Redland Bay
The verdict
Mount Cotton rates higher for education (53 vs 45). Redland Bay rates higher for transport (42 vs 18). Redland Bay is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
Mount CottonRedland Bay
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 53 |
| Transport | 18 | 42 |
| Education | 53 | 45 |
| Liveability | 52 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,302 | 17,056 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,640 | $2,046 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.0% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mount Cotton — · Redland Bay —
Property
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 178 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,617 | 5,617 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Cotton · Redland Bay
Transport
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.1 km | 11.5 km |
Liveability
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 7 |
| Parks | 10 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 37 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 32.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,302 | 17,056 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,546 | 19,113 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 2.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Cotton or Redland Bay?
Mount Cotton and Redland Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Cotton or Redland Bay?
Mount Cotton has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Cotton 1047 vs Redland Bay 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Cotton or Redland Bay?
Redland Bay has the higher transport score (Mount Cotton 18/100 vs Redland Bay 42/100).
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