Ventnor vs Cowes
Cowes (median $820,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Ventnor ($865,000).
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Ventnor and Cowes side by side
| Measure | Ventnor | Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $865,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $425,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 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 | 735 mm | 718 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.6°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
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 Ventnor (1042).
- For buyers
- Cowes is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 5% 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).
Ventnor vs Cowes: common questions
Is Ventnor or Cowes cheaper to buy in?
Cowes has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 5% below Ventnor ($865,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ventnor or Cowes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowes scores 1043 vs 1042 in Ventnor. 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, Ventnor 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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