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Cowalla WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cowalla WA is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowalla is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Cowalla is $225 per week ($975 per month). Cowalla has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Cowalla has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowalla is $1,797.

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📍 Cowalla, Western Australia — 31.0968°S, 115.5587°E

Cowalla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cowalla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$780/wk
$40,560 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,797/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cowalla Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
54 people · 110.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,583
Family income/wk

Cowalla Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cowalla Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
61.5% 8 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
38.5% 5 dwellings

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

Cowalla Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cowalla Religion

No Religion
51.8%
Catholic
19.6%
Anglican
14.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
8.9%
Not stated
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cowalla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Cowalla Employment

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Employed full-time
41.2% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.5% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.4% 16 people

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

Cowalla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.7%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%

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

Cowalla Occupation

Managers
56.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Sales Workers
18.8%

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

Cowalla Field of Study

Engineering
42.9%
Architecture & Building
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
23.8%

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

Cowalla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cowalla Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
35.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
35.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cowalla Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 29
↔️
Separated
8.6% 5
📋
Divorced
15.5% 9
👤
Never married
25.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cowalla Ancestry

English
39.0%
Australian
33.9%
Italian
18.6%
Scottish
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cowalla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Cowalla Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.1% 6
✅
No need for assistance
93.9% 92

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

Cowalla Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.2% 10
—
Not a volunteer
77.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cowalla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.9%
Walked only
38.1%

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

Cowalla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
55.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Cowalla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.7%
2 bedrooms
27.8%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
22.2%

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

Cowalla Population Mobility

6.5%
moved in the last year
29.4%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cowalla Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cowalla Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Cowalla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
16.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,500+/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cowalla Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.2%
Couple — children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cowalla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.7% 3
—
Did not provide
93.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cowalla Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Cowalla When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
5

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

Cowalla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.7%
5–14 hours
41.0%
15–29 hours
23.1%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
15.4%

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

Cowalla Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cowalla Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from WA
4

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

Cowalla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cowalla Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Cowalla

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,400/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $645/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk
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Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk
Beachlands
Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk
Merredin
Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk
Katanning
Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk
Derby (WA)
Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $45/wk

Cowalla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Orchid Valley
Pop: 27 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $230/wk
Yetna
Pop: 27 Income: $700/wk Rent: $260/wk
Buckingham (WA)
Pop: 27 Income: $900/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cubbine
Pop: 27 Income: $1,624/wk
Dulyalbin
Pop: 27 Income: $1,291/wk
Lake Jasper
Pop: 27 Income: $1,325/wk

Compare Cowalla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowalla

What is the population of Cowalla WA?

The population of Cowalla WA is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Cowalla?

The median personal income in Cowalla WA is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,583 per week.

How much is rent in Cowalla?

Median rent in Cowalla WA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cowalla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowalla WA is $1,797. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cowalla?

The median age in Cowalla WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cowalla a good suburb to live in?

Cowalla is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 54.The median income is $780/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 50346. All dollar figures in AUD.