Bass Coast Shire Council
Cowes
Cowes at a glance
Median house
$820,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$425,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
96
Walker's paradise
Population
6,593
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Cowes.
Cowes is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$820,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $425,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$331/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$820,000
Sales data pending
$425,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
6,593
Median age: 55
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.09%
Based on $820,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.05%
Based on $425,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,593
Median age
55
Family households
63%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
458
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
96
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cowes.
Local schools for Cowes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowes Primary School
Somers Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cowes.
- What is the median house price in Cowes?
- The median house price in Cowes, VIC 3922 is $820,000. The median unit price is $425,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cowes postcode?
- Cowes is in the 3922 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cowes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $331.
- What schools are in Cowes?
- There are 5 schools serving Cowes on this page, including Cowes Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Newhaven College.
- How walkable is Cowes?
- Cowes has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cowes?
- Cowes is close to Silverleaves, Wimbledon Heights, Rhyll, Sunset Strip, Smiths Beach.
- What is the population of Cowes?
- Cowes has approximately 6,593 residents. The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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