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Brownlow Hill vs Cawdor

The verdict

Brownlow Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $3.60M in Cawdor. Brownlow Hill rates higher for education (60 vs 47). Cawdor rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Cawdor is closer to the coast (32.7 km vs 37.0 km).

Scores

Brownlow HillCawdor
Brownlow HillCawdor
Overall3431
Transport2522
Education6047
Liveability2227

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Brownlow HillCawdor
Population384430
Median age3744
Median household income (wk)$2,349$2,399
Bachelor degree or higher39.5%24.2%
Born in Australia68.0%84.4%
Avg household size3.23.2

Growth: Brownlow Hill Moderate Growth · Cawdor High Growth

Property

Brownlow HillCawdor
Median house price$1.86M$3.60M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$750$750
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)6117

Median price history

Safety

Brownlow HillCawdor
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k260233
Motor vehicle theft /100k0930
Domestic assault /100k260465
Total incidents /100k (all)1,5639,302

Total incidents over time

Schools

Brownlow HillCawdor
Total schools02
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available978

See the full school list on each profile: Brownlow Hill · Cawdor

Transport

Brownlow HillCawdor
Transport score2522
Train stations00
Bus stops1724
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)176178
Nearest train station (km)10.5 km7.0 km

Liveability

Brownlow HillCawdor
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks00
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)37.0 km32.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)54.6 km55.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.1 km4.5 km

Population & growth

Brownlow HillCawdor
Population (2021)384430
Estimated 2025407514
Projected 20414241,968
Annual growth rate1.46%4.56%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Brownlow Hill or Cawdor?

Brownlow Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $3.60M.

Which has better public transport, Brownlow Hill or Cawdor?

Brownlow Hill has the higher transport score (Brownlow Hill 25/100 vs Cawdor 22/100).

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