Cowan vs Dangar Island
The verdict
Dangar Island is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.51M in Cowan. Cowan rates higher for transport (86 vs 54). Dangar Island rates higher for liveability (35 vs 27). Dangar Island is closer to the coast (690 m vs 3.4 km).
Scores
CowanDangar Island
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 54 |
| Transport | 86 | 54 |
| Education | 74 | 77 |
| Liveability | 27 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 631 | 313 |
| Median age | 41 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $1,857 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | 66.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 63.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cowan Stable · Dangar Island Stable
Property
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $655 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 475 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 158 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,181 | 639 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowan · Dangar Island
Transport
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 124 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 690 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.2 km | 37.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.8 km | 120 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.9 km | 16.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cowan | Dangar Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 631 | 313 |
| Estimated 2025 | 629 | 312 |
| Projected 2041 | 659 | 327 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.08% | -0.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cowan or Dangar Island?
Dangar Island is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Cowan or Dangar Island?
Cowan has the higher transport score (Cowan 86/100 vs Dangar Island 54/100).
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