Overall score
Cowwarr
34.1/100
Glenmaggie
42.9/100
Cowwarr vs Glenmaggie, VIC Suburb Comparison
Cowwarr for families and investment; Glenmaggie for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowwarrGlenmaggie
Crime rate
Cowwarr
68.4 / 1k
Glenmaggie
58.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowwarr
4
Glenmaggie
13
Population
Cowwarr
389
Glenmaggie
279
Metric leadCowwarr 3Glenmaggie 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlenmaggie
- Best for familiesCowwarr
- Best for investmentCowwarr
- Best for best valueCowwarr
- Best for best schoolsGlenmaggie
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 | Cowwarr | Glenmaggie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.4 / 1k | 58.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 389 | 279 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cowwarr is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Glenmaggie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Cowwarr sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Glenmaggie is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Cowwarr is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Glenmaggie answers with nearby cafés and amenities. Cowwarr generally means more mid-market housing value, while Glenmaggie leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Cowwarr if you are weighing retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Glenmaggie for families.
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.