Cowandilla vs Hilton
Hilton scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilton (1055) sits above Cowandilla (1046).
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Cowandilla and Hilton side by side
| Measure | Cowandilla | Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1055 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 74 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,455 | 908 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hilton edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1046).
Cowandilla vs Hilton: common questions
Does Cowandilla or Hilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilton scores 1055 vs 1046 in Cowandilla. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cowandilla or Hilton?
Hilton scores 74/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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