Berowra Waters vs Cowan
The verdict
Berowra Waters is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.51M in Cowan. Berowra Waters rates higher for education (79 vs 74). Cowan rates higher for transport (86 vs 21). Cowan has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 119 min).
Scores
Berowra WatersCowan
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 62 |
| Transport | 21 | 86 |
| Education | 79 | 74 |
| Liveability | 24 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169 | 631 |
| Median age | 56 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Berowra Waters Stable · Cowan Stable
Property
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 475 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 592 | 158 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,959 | 6,181 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berowra Waters · Cowan
Transport
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 119 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.7 km | 34.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.4 km | 15.9 km |
Population & growth
| Berowra Waters | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 169 | 631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 170 | 629 |
| Projected 2041 | 175 | 659 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | -0.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Berowra Waters or Cowan?
Berowra Waters is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Berowra Waters or Cowan?
Cowan has the higher transport score (Berowra Waters 21/100 vs Cowan 86/100).
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