Cowandilla vs Hilton
The verdict
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.11M in Hilton. Hilton rates higher for education (80 vs 75). Hilton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 24 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hilton rates higher (17 vs 11/100 in Cowandilla).
Scores
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 82 |
| Transport | 81 | 85 |
| Education | 75 | 80 |
| Liveability | 76 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,455 | 908 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 59.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cowandilla Moderate Growth · Hilton Moderate Growth
Property
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $958K | $1.11M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $572 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 756 | 881 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 344 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,636 | 20,264 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowandilla · Hilton
Transport
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cowandilla | Hilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,455 | 908 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,562 | 975 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,726 | 1,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cowandilla or Hilton?
Hilton has the higher residential safety score (Cowandilla 11/100 vs Hilton 17/100).
Which is more affordable, Cowandilla or Hilton?
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.11M.
Which has better public transport, Cowandilla or Hilton?
Hilton has the higher transport score (Cowandilla 81/100 vs Hilton 85/100).
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