Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gilletts Ridge vs Cowper.

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 questionsGilletts Ridge vs Cowper

Common questions

Does Gilletts Ridge or Cowper 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

Gilletts Ridge
Metric
Cowper

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
17
927
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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