Cowandilla vs Underdale
The verdict
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.17M in Underdale. Cowandilla has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, Underdale rates higher (35 vs 11/100 in Cowandilla).
Scores
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 78 |
| Transport | 81 | 79 |
| Education | 75 | 76 |
| Liveability | 76 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,455 | 2,429 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,578 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cowandilla Moderate Growth · Underdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $958K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 756 | 494 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 344 | 329 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,636 | 6,999 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowandilla · Underdale
Transport
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cowandilla | Underdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,455 | 2,429 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,562 | 2,570 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,726 | 2,779 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cowandilla or Underdale?
Underdale has the higher residential safety score (Cowandilla 11/100 vs Underdale 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Cowandilla or Underdale?
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.17M.
Which has better schools, Cowandilla or Underdale?
Cowandilla has a higher average school ICSEA (Cowandilla 1059 vs Underdale 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cowandilla or Underdale?
Cowandilla has the higher transport score (Cowandilla 81/100 vs Underdale 79/100).
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