Cowra vs Wattamondara
The verdict
Cowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $668K in Wattamondara. Cowra rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Cowra is closer to the coast (216.5 km vs 218.2 km).
Scores
CowraWattamondara
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 27 | 23 |
| Liveability | 68 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,145 | 214 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,402 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cowra Stable · Wattamondara Stable
Property
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $455K | $668K |
| Median unit price | $327K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $400 | $400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 29 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 207 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 828 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,148 | 4,206 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowra · Wattamondara
Transport
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 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) | 4.0 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.5°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 900 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 216.5 km | 218.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 236.6 km | 241.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cowra | Wattamondara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,145 | 214 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,935 | 217 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,489 | 224 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.52% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cowra or Wattamondara?
Cowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $668K.
Which has better public transport, Cowra or Wattamondara?
Cowra has the higher transport score (Cowra 64/100 vs Wattamondara 0/100).
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