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Cowes, VIC 3922
Overview
Cowes is the main township on Phillip Island, perched on the northern coast and looking across Western Port Bay to French Island and the Mornington Peninsula. It is about a two‑hour drive from Melbourne and also reachable by bus or the passenger ferry from Stony Point, while Phillip Island Road leads straight into the town’s Thompson Avenue. With a 2021 census population of 6,593, Cowes offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle centred on family‑friendly Cowes Beach, ranked the 10th best beach in Australia for 2025, and a historic jetty that supports fishing, boating and ferry services.
The commercial hub along Thompson Avenue hosts Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA and Dimmeys alongside cafés and boutiques, while large housing estates and modern apartment complexes dominate recent urban growth, with many properties owned by investors. Sports and recreation are served by local football, netball and golf clubs, and the nearby Phillip Island Nature Park provides iconic wildlife experiences.