Brooklyn vs Cowan
The verdict
Brooklyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.51M in Cowan. Brooklyn rates higher for liveability (35 vs 27). Brooklyn is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cowan rates higher (90 vs 70/100 in Brooklyn).
Scores
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 62 |
| Transport | 86 | 86 |
| Education | 73 | 74 |
| Liveability | 35 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 737 | 631 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,062 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Brooklyn Stable · Cowan Stable
Property
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $969K | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $889K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $655 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 475 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 543 | 158 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,448 | 6,181 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,045 |
Transport
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Brooklyn | 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.1 km | 34.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 15.9 km |
Population & growth
| Brooklyn | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 737 | 631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 735 | 629 |
| Projected 2041 | 770 | 659 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | -0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brooklyn or Cowan?
Cowan has the higher residential safety score (Brooklyn 70/100 vs Cowan 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Brooklyn or Cowan?
Brooklyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Brooklyn or Cowan?
Brooklyn has a higher average school ICSEA (Brooklyn 1098 vs Cowan 1045; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brooklyn or Cowan?
Brooklyn and Cowan have similar transport scores.
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