Suburb comparison
Asquith vs Cowan — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Asquith commands a $607K premium on median property price over Cowan; Asquith is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Asquith has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hornsby
Asquith
2077
Hornsby
Cowan
2081
Choose Asquith if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Asquith leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Cowan if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Asquith or Cowan more expensive?
- Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.23M in Cowan.
- Which is better for renters — Asquith or Cowan?
- Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Cowan, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.
- Is Asquith or Cowan at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Asquith vs Cowan?
- Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Cowan has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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