Cowes vs Wimbledon Heights
Wimbledon Heights (median $561,300) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Cowes ($820,000).
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Cowes and Wimbledon Heights side by side
| Measure | Cowes | Wimbledon Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $561,300 |
| Median unit | $425,000 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 96 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 6,593 | 421 |
| Median age | 55 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 718 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 23.8°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
Cowes scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowes (1043) sits above Wimbledon Heights (1042). Wimbledon Heights skews owner-occupied (80%), Cowes runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Wimbledon Heights is the lower entry point at $561,300 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Cowes edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1042).
Cowes vs Wimbledon Heights: common questions
Is Cowes or Wimbledon Heights cheaper to buy in?
Wimbledon Heights has the lower median house price at $561,300, roughly 32% below Cowes ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cowes or Wimbledon Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowes scores 1043 vs 1042 in Wimbledon Heights. 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, Cowes or Wimbledon Heights?
Cowes scores 96/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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