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
| 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.
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