Is Asquith or Cowan more expensive?

Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.23M in Cowan.

Which is better for renters — Asquith or Cowan?

Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Cowan, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.

Is Asquith or Cowan at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Asquith vs Cowan?

Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Cowan has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Asquith vs Cowan: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Asquith commands a $607K premium on median property price over Cowan; Asquith is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Asquith has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Hornsby

Asquith

2077

Hornsby

Cowan

2081

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Asquith (2077) and Cowan (2081) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Asquith	Cowan
SAFETYSafety Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	68.4%▲	97.5%
FAMILYFamily Asquith leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	8▲	2
FINANCEFinance Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$1.83M	$1.23M
Median unit price	$710K	—
Median weekly rent	$690/wk	$750/wk
Annual price growth	+12.9%▲	-8.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D-(-1)
Walkability percentile	29▲	0

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Asquith if...

Asquith leads on Safety, Family, Finance, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Cowan if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

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Common questions

Is Asquith or Cowan more expensive?: Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.23M in Cowan.
Which is better for renters — Asquith or Cowan?: Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Cowan, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.
Is Asquith or Cowan at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Asquith vs Cowan?: Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Cowan has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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