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
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 |
| Transport | 73 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 8 |
| Liveability | 14 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88 | 44 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,300 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 95.5% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Cowper Stable · Gilletts Ridge Stable
Property
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $699K | $950K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 2,273 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,136 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,546 | 6,818 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 849 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowper · Gilletts Ridge
Transport
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 7.6 km |
Liveability
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.4 km | 20.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 509.7 km | 504.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.6 km | 16.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cowper | Gilletts Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 88 | 44 |
| Estimated 2025 | 94 | 47 |
| Projected 2041 | 90 | 45 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.66% | 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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