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Cowper vs Gilletts Ridge

The verdict

Cowper is more affordable, with a median house price of $699K versus $950K in Gilletts Ridge. Cowper rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Gilletts Ridge is closer to the coast (20.4 km vs 23.4 km).

Scores

CowperGilletts Ridge
CowperGilletts Ridge
Overall427
Transport730
Education398
Liveability1414

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CowperGilletts Ridge
Population8844
Median age4849
Median household income (wk)$1,300$1,624
Bachelor degree or higher30.9%0.0%
Born in Australia95.5%77.3%
Avg household size2.42.7

Growth: Cowper Stable · Gilletts Ridge Stable

Property

CowperGilletts Ridge
Median house price$699K$950K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$520$480
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CowperGilletts Ridge
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k02,273
Domestic assault /100k1,1360
Total incidents /100k (all)4,5466,818

Total incidents over time

Schools

CowperGilletts Ridge
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA849Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cowper · Gilletts Ridge

Transport

CowperGilletts Ridge
Transport score730
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.4 km7.6 km

Liveability

CowperGilletts Ridge
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0001,000
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)23.4 km20.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)509.7 km504.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)17.6 km16.6 km

Population & growth

CowperGilletts Ridge
Population (2021)8844
Estimated 20259447
Projected 20419045
Annual growth rate1.66%1.66%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cowper or Gilletts Ridge?

Cowper is more affordable, with a median house price of $699K versus $950K.

Which has better public transport, Cowper or Gilletts Ridge?

Cowper has the higher transport score (Cowper 73/100 vs Gilletts Ridge 0/100).

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Data sources

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