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Cowwarr, VIC 3857
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$735,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$490,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.0%
market range +2.5% to +25.0%
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Cowwarr market and investor summary
In Cowwarr, VIC 3857, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.5%. House prices have moved +18.0% over the past year and +3.6% over three years. At 6.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.5% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 6.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Cowwarr: people, income and schools
Cowwarr is home to around 389 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $82,000 a year, or roughly $1,570 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10).
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 389
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $82,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 85%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 954
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Cowwarr
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Search Cowwarr listings →Frequently asked questions about Cowwarr
What should I check before investing in Cowwarr?
Cowwarr has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +18.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Cowwarr?
The median property price in Cowwarr, VIC 3857 is $490K for units.
What rental yield does Cowwarr show?
The gross rental yield in Cowwarr is 2.5% for houses and 2.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Cowwarr?
House prices in Cowwarr are up 18.0% over the past year and up 3.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Cowwarr?
The current vacancy rate in Cowwarr is 6.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Cowwarr?
Cowwarr has a population of approximately 389 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Cowwarr?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Cowwarr. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Cowwarr's population growing?
The population of Cowwarr has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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