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Calliope vs Cowper

The verdict

Cowper is more affordable, with a median house price of $699K versus $1.00M in Calliope. Cowper rates higher for transport (73 vs 35).

Scores

CalliopeCowper
CalliopeCowper
Overall2442
Transport3573
Education2239
Liveability1414

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

Demographics

CalliopeCowper
Population8788
Median age4648
Median household income (wk)$1,792$1,300
Bachelor degree or higher16.7%30.9%
Born in Australia89.7%95.5%
Avg household size2.82.4

Growth: Calliope Stable · Cowper Stable

Property

CalliopeCowper
Median house price$1.00M$699K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$480$520
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CalliopeCowper
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k01,136
Total incidents /100k (all)1,1494,546

Total incidents over time

Schools

CalliopeCowper
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available849

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

Transport

CalliopeCowper
Transport score3573
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.9 km1.4 km

Liveability

CalliopeCowper
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0001,000
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
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)505.1 km509.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)14.6 km17.6 km

Population & growth

CalliopeCowper
Population (2021)8788
Estimated 20259394
Projected 20418990
Annual growth rate1.68%1.66%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Calliope or Cowper?

Cowper is more affordable, with a median house price of $699K versus $1.00M.

Which has better public transport, Calliope or Cowper?

Cowper has the higher transport score (Calliope 35/100 vs Cowper 73/100).

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Data sources

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