Cow Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cow Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cow Flat NSW is 58 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cow Flat is $979 per week ($50,908 per year). Median rent in Cow Flat is $120 per week ($520 per month). Cow Flat has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Cow Flat has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cow Flat is $3,267.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cow Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Cow Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cow Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$979/wk
$50,908 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,267/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cow Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (30) Female 44.4% (24)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
58 people · 36.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Cow Flat Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
50-54
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cow Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 7 dwellings

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

Cow Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cow Flat Religion

Catholic
27.1%
Anglican
25.0%
No Religion
25.0%
Pentecostal
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%
Uniting Church
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cow Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Cow Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 13 people
Employed part-time
25.6% 10 people
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Not in labour force
41.0% 16 people

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

Cow Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.1%
Bachelor Degree
38.9%

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

Cow Flat Occupation

Professionals
46.2%
Managers
30.8%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%

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

Cow Flat Field of Study

Engineering
26.7%
Health
26.7%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Education
20.0%

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

Cow Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cow Flat Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cow Flat Marital Status

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Married
59.1% 26
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Separated
9.1% 4
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Widowed
9.1% 4
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Never married
22.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cow Flat Ancestry

English
37.0%
Australian
31.5%
Scottish
11.0%
German
8.2%
Other
6.8%
Irish
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cow Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Cow Flat Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.6% 6
No need for assistance
94.4% 101

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

Cow Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.5% 12
Not a volunteer
74.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cow Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cow Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Cow Flat Car Ownership

2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
57.1%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Cow Flat Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
61.1%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Cow Flat Population Mobility

21.6%
moved in the last year
42.6%
moved in the last 5 years
55.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cow Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cow Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Diabetes
4
Stroke
4
Asthma
3

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

Cow Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.9%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cow Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.6%
Couple — no children
28.6%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%
Couple — no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cow Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 7
Did not provide
84.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cow Flat Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Cow Flat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Cow Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.1%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
21.7%
30+ hours
17.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

Cow Flat Household Size

2 persons
40.0%
4 persons
30.0%
5 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cow Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from NSW
5

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

Cow Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cow Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Other Against Property
1
Other Against Person
1

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Cow Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,249/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.3%

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

If you earn X in Cow Flat

≈ $9,746/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $2,129/wk
Rent share 5.3%

Cow Flat vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cow Flat

What is the population of Cow Flat NSW?

The population of Cow Flat NSW is 58 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Cow Flat?

The median personal income in Cow Flat NSW is $979 per week, or $50,908 per year.The median household income is $2,249 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Cow Flat?

Median rent in Cow Flat NSW is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 5.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cow Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cow Flat NSW is $3,267. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cow Flat?

The median age in Cow Flat NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cow Flat a good suburb to live in?

Cow Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 58.The median income is $979/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.3% 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: 11095. All dollar figures in AUD.