Cowes
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Cowes is the main town on Phillip Island, Victoria, offering beautiful beaches, lively shops, and easy access to iconic wildlife experiences like the Penguin Parade. It's the ideal getaway for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
6,593
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.45°, 145.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,240
Local Cost
$1,642
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
15.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
739 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
4
Parks
9
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
124.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.