Cowan vs Fiddletown, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cowan | Fiddletown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 4 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 631 | 259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesFiddletown
- Best for familiesFiddletown
- Best for investmentCowan
- Best for best valueCowan
- Best for best schoolsCowan
Comparison summary
Cowan and Fiddletown offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cowan leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cowan; Housing (desirability) favours Cowan; Crime rate favours Fiddletown. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Fiddletown, Families → Fiddletown, Investment → Cowan, Best value → Cowan.