Overall score
Cawarral
40.2/100
Coowonga
30.7/100
Cawarral vs Coowonga, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cawarral for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CawarralCoowonga
Crime rate
Cawarral
71.5 / 1k
Coowonga
69.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cawarral
15
Coowonga
1
Population
Cawarral
831
Coowonga
255
Metric leadCawarral 6Coowonga 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cawarral | Coowonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.2/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.5 / 1k | 69.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 831 | 255 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cawarral is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Coowonga is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Cawarral tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Coowonga stands out for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. Cawarral generally means more mid-market housing value, while Coowonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cawarral, while Coowonga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.