Cowandilla vs Mile End.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $965,000 and $1,055,000. Cowandilla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cowandilla (median $965,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mile End ($1,055,000). Over the past year, Cowandilla (+6.9%) ran 30.0 percentage points ahead of Mile End (-23.1%) on house-price growth.
Mile End scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowandilla (1046) sits above Mile End (1045).
For buyers
Cowandilla is the lower entry point at $965,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cowandilla carries both higher gross yield (3.61% vs 3.06%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Cowandilla edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1045).
Common questions
Is Cowandilla or Mile End cheaper to buy in?
Cowandilla has the lower median house price at $965,000, roughly 9% below Mile End ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cowandilla or Mile End?
Over the past 12 months, Cowandilla grew +6.9% vs -23.1% in Mile End, a gap of 30.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Cowandilla or Mile End have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowandilla scores 1046 vs 1045 in Mile End. 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 Mile End?
Mile End scores 64/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cowandilla or Mile End?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.61% in Cowandilla vs 3.06% in Mile End. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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