Cowandilla vs West Richmond
The verdict
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.07M in West Richmond. Cowandilla rates higher for transport (81 vs 70). Cowandilla has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, West Richmond rates higher (93 vs 11/100 in Cowandilla).
Scores
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 72 |
| Transport | 81 | 70 |
| Education | 75 | 70 |
| Liveability | 76 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,455 | 1,087 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,506 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 42.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 61.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cowandilla Moderate Growth · West Richmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $958K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | 34.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 756 | 92 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 344 | 184 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,636 | 10,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · West Richmond
Transport
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Cowandilla | West 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 | 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 | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cowandilla | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,455 | 1,087 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,562 | 1,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,726 | 1,289 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cowandilla or West Richmond?
West Richmond has the higher residential safety score (Cowandilla 11/100 vs West Richmond 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Cowandilla or West Richmond?
Cowandilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Cowandilla or West Richmond?
Cowandilla has the higher transport score (Cowandilla 81/100 vs West Richmond 70/100).
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