Overall score
Cowan
35.3/100
Dangar Island
18.7/100
Cowan vs Dangar Island, NSW suburb comparison
Cowan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowanDangar Island
Crime rate
Cowan
34.9 / 1k
Dangar Island
108.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowan
1
Dangar Island
17
Population
Cowan
631
Dangar Island
313
Metric leadCowan 8Dangar Island 2across 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 | Cowan | Dangar Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 6.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 108.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 1 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 3 |
| Population | 631 | 313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Cowan reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Dangar Island is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Cowan sits among greener hillside streets, while Dangar Island keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cowan tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Dangar Island stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cowan, while Dangar Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.