Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cowper vs Gilletts Ridge.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cowper edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowper (952) sits above Gilletts Ridge (927). Gilletts Ridge skews owner-occupied (82%), Cowper runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Cowper edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 927).

Common questionsCowper vs Gilletts Ridge

Common questions

Does Cowper or Gilletts Ridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowper scores 952 vs 927 in Gilletts Ridge. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cowper
Metric
Gilletts Ridge

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$415/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
64.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
88
Population
44
48
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
15
952
Avg ICSEA
927

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).