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Coowonga QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coowonga, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Coowonga QLD is 255 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coowonga is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Coowonga is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Coowonga has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Coowonga has a population density of 9.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coowonga is $1,993.

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Coowonga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coowonga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$265/wk

$1,148 per month

#5794 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,993/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coowonga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (143) Female 45.2% (118)

Population Density

9.9

people per km²

255 people · 25.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Coowonga 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)

Coowonga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.5% 48 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.5% 37 dwellings

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

Coowonga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Coowonga Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Anglican

16.2%

Not stated

11.5%

Catholic

10.3%

Uniting Church

8.7%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Baptist

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coowonga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Coowonga Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 67 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.1% 32 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 5 people

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Not in labour force

44.4% 83 people

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

Coowonga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.9%

Certificate I/II

9.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

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

Coowonga Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.6%

Managers

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Labourers

7.8%

Clerical & Administrative

4.7%

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

Coowonga Field of Study

Engineering

30.9%

Health

17.6%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Education

5.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

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

Coowonga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coowonga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coowonga Marital Status

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Married

53.7% 122

↔️

Separated

4.0% 9

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Divorced

11.5% 26

🕊️

Widowed

1.3% 3

👤

Never married

29.5% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coowonga Ancestry

Australian

32.4%

English

32.4%

Irish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

German

5.1%

Scottish

3.9%

Other

3.7%

Dutch

3.1%

Italian

1.7%

New Zealander

1.4%

Filipino

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coowonga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

17.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Secondary — Government

14.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.7%

Vocational Education

14.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.8%

Primary — Catholic

8.8%

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

Coowonga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 30

✅

No need for assistance

93.6% 439

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

Coowonga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.6% 40

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coowonga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.8%

$600-$799/mo

14.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coowonga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.3%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

11.7%

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

Coowonga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

44.1%

3 vehicles

18.3%

4+ vehicles

15.1%

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

Coowonga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

45.3%

4 bedrooms

29.5%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

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

Coowonga Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coowonga Indigenous Population

8.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

438

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coowonga Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Coowonga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

13.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coowonga Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.2%

Couple — children under 15

32.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coowonga Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.0% 4

👤

Never served

98.0% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coowonga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 37

—

Did not provide

81.8% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coowonga Children Ever Born

No children

34.6%

1 child

4.9%

2 children

40.7%

3 children

9.9%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

4.9%

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

Coowonga When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Coowonga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

18.2%

15–29 hours

19.6%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Coowonga Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

41.9%

3 persons

17.2%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coowonga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

208

Moved from QLD

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

Coowonga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coowonga Schools

schools nearby

government

956

avg ICSEA score

total students

Coowonga State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 7 students

956

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Coowonga Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $265/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Coowonga

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $265/wk

Left after rent $1,027/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Coowonga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Illinbah

Pop: 128 Income: $687/wk Rent: $470/wk

Anderleigh

Pop: 128 Income: $541/wk Rent: $290/wk

Brymaroo

Pop: 128 Income: $765/wk Rent: $165/wk

Camp Creek (Qld)

Pop: 128 Income: $691/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cape Cleveland

Pop: 128 Income: $702/wk Rent: $250/wk

Fletcher (Qld)

Pop: 128 Income: $468/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coowonga

What is the population of Coowonga QLD?

The population of Coowonga QLD is 255 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.9 people per km².Coowonga is ranked #6,377 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coowonga?

The median personal income in Coowonga QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Coowonga is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coowonga?

Median rent in Coowonga QLD is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coowonga ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coowonga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coowonga QLD is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coowonga?

The median age in Coowonga QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coowonga a good suburb to live in?

Coowonga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 255.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 30711. All dollar figures in AUD.