Cowes vs Silverleaves
The verdict
Cowes is more affordable, with a median house price of $838K versus $986K in Silverleaves. Cowes rates higher for liveability (64 vs 25). Silverleaves rates higher for education (58 vs 53). Silverleaves is closer to the coast (270 m vs 2.4 km).
Scores
CowesSilverleaves
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 26 |
| Transport | 23 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 58 |
| Liveability | 64 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,593 | 322 |
| Median age | 55 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,026 | $1,298 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.5% | 34.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Cowes High Growth · Silverleaves High Growth
Property
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $838K | $986K |
| Median unit price | $539K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.4% | -29.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 683 | 621 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 197 | 621 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 592 | 621 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,809 | 3,416 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowes · Silverleaves
Transport
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 202 | 199 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.7 km | 9.8 km |
Liveability
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 46 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.9 km | 76.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cowes | Silverleaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,593 | 322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,101 | 347 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,849 | 432 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.87% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cowes or Silverleaves?
Cowes is more affordable, with a median house price of $838K versus $986K.
Which has better public transport, Cowes or Silverleaves?
Cowes has the higher transport score (Cowes 23/100 vs Silverleaves 0/100).
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