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Brushgrove vs Cowper

The verdict

Brushgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $437K versus $699K in Cowper. Cowper rates higher for transport (73 vs 54).

Scores

BrushgroveCowper
BrushgroveCowper
Overall3442
Transport5473
Education3339
Liveability1414

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

Demographics

BrushgroveCowper
Population18188
Median age6148
Median household income (wk)$1,135$1,300
Bachelor degree or higher23.1%30.9%
Born in Australia78.5%95.5%
Avg household size22.4

Growth: Brushgrove Stable · Cowper Stable

Property

BrushgroveCowper
Median house price$437K$699K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$520$520
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BrushgroveCowper
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k5521,136
Total incidents /100k (all)5,5254,546

Total incidents over time

Schools

BrushgroveCowper
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available849

See the full school list on each profile: Brushgrove · Cowper

Transport

BrushgroveCowper
Transport score5473
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km1.4 km

Liveability

BrushgroveCowper
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0001,000
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)23.6 km23.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)511.4 km509.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)16.2 km17.6 km

Population & growth

BrushgroveCowper
Population (2021)18188
Estimated 202519394
Projected 204118590
Annual growth rate1.62%1.66%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Brushgrove or Cowper?

Brushgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $437K versus $699K.

Which has better public transport, Brushgrove or Cowper?

Cowper has the higher transport score (Brushgrove 54/100 vs Cowper 73/100).

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Data sources

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