Cowandilla vs Richmond
The verdict
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.07M in Richmond. Cowandilla rates higher for transport (81 vs 76). Richmond has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 24 min). On the separate residential safety score, Richmond rates higher (79 vs 11/100 in Cowandilla).
Scores
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 77 |
| Transport | 81 | 76 |
| Education | 75 | 76 |
| Liveability | 76 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,455 | 3,474 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 49.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cowandilla Moderate Growth · Richmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $958K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | 16.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 756 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 344 | 201 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,636 | 4,548 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,082 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowandilla · Richmond
Transport
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cowandilla | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,455 | 3,474 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,562 | 3,729 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,726 | 4,121 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cowandilla or Richmond?
Richmond has the higher residential safety score (Cowandilla 11/100 vs Richmond 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Cowandilla or Richmond?
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, Cowandilla or Richmond?
Richmond has a higher average school ICSEA (Cowandilla 1059 vs Richmond 1082; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cowandilla or Richmond?
Cowandilla has the higher transport score (Cowandilla 81/100 vs Richmond 76/100).
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