Corowa vs Howlong
The verdict
Corowa is more affordable, with a median house price of $486K versus $568K in Howlong. Corowa rates higher for liveability (55 vs 35). Corowa is closer to the coast (240.8 km vs 244.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Corowa rates higher (88 vs 64/100 in Howlong).
Scores
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 46 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 55 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,595 | 2,997 |
| Median age | 52 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,130 | $1,293 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.4% | 19.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 85.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Corowa Stable · Howlong Moderate Growth
Property
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $486K | $568K |
| Median unit price | $381K | $398K |
| House price YoY | 2.0% | 24.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $457 | $510 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.8% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 107 | 267 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 71 | 167 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 268 | 367 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,201 | 3,737 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 982 |
Transport
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 23 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 240.8 km | 244.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 500.9 km | 477.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 40.2 km | 30.1 km |
Population & growth
| Corowa | Howlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,595 | 2,997 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,645 | 3,177 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,062 | 3,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corowa or Howlong?
Corowa has the higher residential safety score (Corowa 88/100 vs Howlong 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Corowa or Howlong?
Corowa is more affordable, with a median house price of $486K versus $568K.
Which has better schools, Corowa or Howlong?
Howlong has a higher average school ICSEA (Corowa 976 vs Howlong 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Corowa or Howlong?
Corowa and Howlong have similar transport scores.
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