Bowden vs Hindmarsh
The verdict
Bowden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.13M in Hindmarsh. Bowden rates higher for education (84 vs 78). Hindmarsh is closer to the coast (7.2 km vs 8.2 km).
Scores
BowdenHindmarsh
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 87 |
| Transport | 91 | 95 |
| Education | 84 | 78 |
| Liveability | 89 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,808 | 232 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,426 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.9% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: Bowden High Growth · Hindmarsh High Growth
Property
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 442 | 1,293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 277 | 3,017 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,509 | 134,914 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowden · Hindmarsh
Transport
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 15 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 370 m | 460 m |
Liveability
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 14 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.4 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bowden | Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,808 | 232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,912 | 245 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,390 | 307 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bowden or Hindmarsh?
Bowden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Bowden or Hindmarsh?
Hindmarsh has the higher transport score (Bowden 91/100 vs Hindmarsh 95/100).
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