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Coobowie SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coobowie, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Coobowie SA is 258 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coobowie is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Coobowie is $200 per week ($867 per month). Coobowie has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Coobowie has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coobowie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coobowie is $975.

There were 3 recorded offences in Coobowie in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Coobowie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coobowie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$557/wk

$28,964 per year

#7641 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$975/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Coobowie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (137) Female 45.8% (116)

Population Density

8.1

people per km²

258 people · 32.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,291

Family income/wk

Coobowie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Coobowie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.5% 54 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.5% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Coobowie Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Coobowie Religion

No Religion

35.4%

Uniting Church

17.1%

Catholic

15.0%

Anglican

12.5%

Lutheran

7.1%

Not stated

5.8%

Pentecostal

4.6%

Baptist

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coobowie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Coobowie Employment

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Employed full-time

23.5% 46 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.8% 33 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

58.2% 114 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Coobowie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

79.5%

Bachelor Degree

12.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Coobowie Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Professionals

16.4%

Labourers

12.7%

Sales Workers

10.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Coobowie Field of Study

Architecture & Building

25.0%

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Engineering

15.4%

Health

15.4%

Education

15.4%

Society & Culture

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Coobowie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coobowie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

12.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coobowie Marital Status

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Married

45.3% 101

↔️

Separated

5.8% 13

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Divorced

14.3% 32

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Widowed

8.5% 19

👤

Never married

26.0% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coobowie Ancestry

English

42.1%

Australian

26.3%

German

9.2%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

5.9%

Croatian

2.6%

Dutch

1.6%

New Zealander

1.6%

Other

1.6%

Greek

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coobowie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Pre-school

16.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Coobowie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.6% 56

✅

No need for assistance

88.4% 425

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Coobowie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.9% 61

—

Not a volunteer

71.1% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coobowie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

44.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coobowie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.1%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Truck

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Coobowie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

43.1%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

14.7%

4+ vehicles

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Coobowie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.3%

3 bedrooms

60.6%

4 bedrooms

18.3%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Coobowie Population Mobility

17.4%

moved in the last year

33.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coobowie Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

471

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coobowie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Coobowie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coobowie Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.7%

Couple — children under 15

24.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coobowie Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.7% 14

👤

Never served

93.3% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coobowie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 38

—

Did not provide

82.1% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coobowie Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

27.4%

4 children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Coobowie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Coobowie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Coobowie Household Size

1 person

50.0%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coobowie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

190

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Coobowie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Blended family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coobowie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Coobowie Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $877/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Coobowie

Your weekly income

≈ $3,800/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $677/wk

Rent share 22.8%

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Peterborough (SA)

Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk

Burra (SA)

Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Coober Pedy

Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Millicent

Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Crystal Brook (SA)

Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk Save: $11/wk

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Port Pirie West

Income: $475/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Solomontown

Income: $512/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

Coobowie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Edillilie

Pop: 129 Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk

Reeves Plains

Pop: 129 Income: $769/wk Rent: $338/wk

East Moonta

Pop: 130 Income: $519/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Benson

Pop: 130 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Woomera

Pop: 132 Income: $1,275/wk Rent: $103/wk

Caloote

Pop: 133 Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coobowie

What is the population of Coobowie SA?

The population of Coobowie SA is 258 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².Coobowie is ranked #6,351 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coobowie?

The median personal income in Coobowie SA is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year.The median household income is $877 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.Coobowie is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coobowie?

Median rent in Coobowie SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coobowie ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coobowie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coobowie SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coobowie?

The median age in Coobowie SA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coobowie a good suburb to live in?

Coobowie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 258.The median income is $557/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40296. All dollar figures in AUD.