Question 1

Is Cowandilla a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cowandilla sits in Adelaide’s inner west between the city and the airport and has a compact urban-suburban mix. Quiet streets with mature trees host interwar cottages, post-war bungalows and pockets of low-rise units and renovated terraces. Local life centres on Henley Beach Road and a few small shopping strips where cafés and takeaways are handy, and there are parks and community facilities used by families and older residents. The suburb is home to 1,455 people, has a median age of 41, and is weighted towards couple families; most homes are owner-occupied (58.0%) while 42.1% are rented.

It suits commuters and young professionals who want quick access to the CBD and the airport while keeping a quieter neighbourhood feel. Local projects include a council-led redevelopment of the Western Youth Centre site proposing a $15 million two-storey community and recreation facility funded 50/50 with the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Fund, and a Karrawirra Parri / River Torrens shared path masterplan proposing a 3-metre pedestrian and cycling path with seating, landscaping and improved connections, with staged initial sections planned.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cowandilla?

Accepted Answer

A house rented in Cowandilla averages $620 a week. Against a median total household income of $1,310 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent would take about 47.3% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a large share. If you're renting, that rent share is the figure that matters, and whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Cowandilla a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values and the rents those houses earn both rose 4.6% over the past 12 months in Cowandilla. Those matching moves represent a modest increase in capital value and a modest rise in rental income on the house side over the year; which of those matters most depends on whether you prioritise rental income or capital growth for your own plans.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$620	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.6%	N/A

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