Suburbs Cowangie

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Cowangie VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cowangie, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cowangie VIC is 33 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowangie is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Cowangie is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Cowangie has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cowangie has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowangie is $1,200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cowangie in 2024-24, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Cowangie, Victoria — 35.1940°S, 141.3689°E

Crime: Low Med High

Cowangie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cowangie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
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Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
👤
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cowangie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.7% (17) Female 55.3% (21)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
33 people · 433.4 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Cowangie Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cowangie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Cowangie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cowangie Religion

No Religion
67.6%
Catholic
11.8%
Uniting Church
11.8%
Not stated
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cowangie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
34.6%

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

Cowangie Employment

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Employed full-time
63.2% 12 people
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Not in labour force
36.8% 7 people

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

Cowangie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Cowangie Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Cowangie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cowangie Marital Status

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Married
41.5% 17
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Divorced
9.8% 4
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Widowed
12.2% 5
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Never married
36.6% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cowangie Ancestry

English
46.2%
Australian
25.0%
Irish
15.4%
German
7.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cowangie Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
11.4% 8
✅
No need for assistance
88.6% 62

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

Cowangie Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
39.3% 11
—
Not a volunteer
60.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cowangie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Cowangie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
62.5%

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

Cowangie Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Cowangie Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
53.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cowangie Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
63
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cowangie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
55.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cowangie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.6%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cowangie Military Service

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Previously served
10.3% 3
👤
Never served
89.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cowangie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 4
—
Did not provide
86.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cowangie Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
1 child
42.9%

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

Cowangie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
34.8%

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

Cowangie Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cowangie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cowangie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Cowangie Rent Prices & Affordability

36%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,041/wk
Median Rent $370/wk
Rent-to-Income 35.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Cowangie

≈ $4,511/month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $671/wk
Rent share 35.5%

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Income: $619/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $20/wk
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Cowangie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Beenak
Pop: 17 Income: $550/wk Rent: $340/wk
Chinkapook
Pop: 17 Income: $675/wk
Corringle
Pop: 17 Income: $574/wk Rent: $225/wk
Esmond
Pop: 17 Income: $725/wk
Germania
Pop: 17 Income: $962/wk Rent: $200/wk
Glenhope East
Pop: 17 Income: $575/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowangie

What is the population of Cowangie VIC?

The population of Cowangie VIC is 33 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Cowangie?

The median personal income in Cowangie VIC is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,041 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Cowangie?

Median rent in Cowangie VIC is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 35.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Cowangie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowangie VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cowangie?

The median age in Cowangie VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cowangie a good suburb to live in?

Cowangie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 33.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.5% 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: 20656. All dollar figures in AUD.