Tankerton vs Cowes
Cowes scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowes (1043) sits above Tankerton (1001).
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Tankerton and Cowes side by side
| Measure | Tankerton | Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $820,000 |
| Median unit | – | $425,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 96 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,593 |
| Median age | – | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 718 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.1°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
- 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
- Cowes edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1001).
Tankerton vs Cowes: common questions
Does Tankerton or Cowes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowes scores 1043 vs 1001 in Tankerton. 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, Tankerton or Cowes?
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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