Cowwarr vs Heyfield
The verdict
Cowwarr rates higher for education (40 vs 32). Heyfield rates higher for liveability (35 vs 19). Heyfield is closer to the coast (57.2 km vs 60.7 km).
Scores
CowwarrHeyfield
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 25 |
| Transport | 9 | 9 |
| Education | 40 | 32 |
| Liveability | 19 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 389 | 2,050 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,571 | $1,007 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 13.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cowwarr Moderate Growth · Heyfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $378K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.3% |
| 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
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 771 | 244 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 514 | 244 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 683 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,370 | 4,683 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cowwarr · Heyfield
Transport
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 9 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.7 km | 19.7 km |
Liveability
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 60.7 km | 57.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 151.6 km | 160.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 850 m |
Population & growth
| Cowwarr | Heyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 389 | 2,050 |
| Estimated 2025 | 398 | 2,169 |
| Projected 2041 | 453 | 2,386 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Cowwarr or Heyfield?
Heyfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Cowwarr 959 vs Heyfield 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cowwarr or Heyfield?
Cowwarr and Heyfield have similar transport scores.
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