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Cow Bay QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cow Bay, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cow Bay QLD is 220 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cow Bay is $478 per week ($24,856 per year). Median rent in Cow Bay is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cow Bay has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Cow Bay has a population density of 8.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cow Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cow Bay is $867.
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Cow Bay Population
Cow Bay Median Income & Rent
Cow Bay Demographics
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Cow Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cow Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cow Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cow Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cow Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cow Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cow Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cow Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cow Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cow Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cow Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cow Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cow Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cow Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cow Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cow Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cow Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cow Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cow Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cow Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cow Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cow Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cow Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cow Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cow Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cow Bay Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cow Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cow Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cow Bay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cow Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cow Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cow Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cow Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cow Bay Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cow Bay
What is the population of Cow Bay QLD?
The population of Cow Bay QLD is 220 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Cow Bay is ranked #6,709 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cow Bay?
The median personal income in Cow Bay QLD is $478 per week, or $24,856 per year.The median household income is $752 per week.Family income is $1,174 per week.Cow Bay is ranked #8,448 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cow Bay?
Median rent in Cow Bay QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Cow Bay ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cow Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cow Bay QLD is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cow Bay?
The median age in Cow Bay QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cow Bay a good suburb to live in?
Cow Bay is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 220.The median income is $478/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30735. All dollar figures in AUD.