Cowes vs Sunset Strip
The verdict
Sunset Strip is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $838K in Cowes. Cowes rates higher for liveability (64 vs 21). Sunset Strip is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sunset Strip rates higher (60 vs 52/100 in Cowes).
Scores
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 22 |
| Transport | 23 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 49 |
| Liveability | 64 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,593 | 503 |
| Median age | 55 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,026 | $1,009 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cowes High Growth · Sunset Strip High Growth
Property
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $838K | $722K |
| Median unit price | $539K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.4% | 11.6% |
| 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 | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 683 | 398 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 197 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 592 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,809 | 2,585 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,020 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowes · Sunset Strip
Transport
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.7 km | 13.9 km |
Liveability
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.9 km | 80.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cowes | Sunset Strip | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,593 | 503 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,101 | 542 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,849 | 675 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.87% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cowes or Sunset Strip?
Sunset Strip has the higher residential safety score (Cowes 52/100 vs Sunset Strip 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Cowes or Sunset Strip?
Sunset Strip is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $838K.
Which has better public transport, Cowes or Sunset Strip?
Cowes has the higher transport score (Cowes 23/100 vs Sunset Strip 0/100).
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