South Australia · Suburb Profile
Cowirra SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cowirra, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cowirra SA is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowirra is $497 per week ($25,844 per year). Median rent in Cowirra is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cowirra has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Cowirra has a population density of 7.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cowirra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowirra is $867.
There were 1 recorded offences in Cowirra in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Cowirra Population
Cowirra Median Income & Rent
Cowirra Demographics
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Cowirra Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cowirra Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cowirra Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cowirra Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cowirra Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cowirra Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cowirra Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cowirra Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cowirra Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cowirra Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cowirra Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cowirra Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cowirra Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cowirra School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cowirra Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cowirra Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cowirra Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cowirra How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cowirra Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cowirra Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cowirra Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cowirra Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cowirra Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cowirra Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cowirra Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cowirra Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cowirra Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cowirra Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cowirra When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cowirra Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cowirra Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cowirra Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cowirra Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cowirra Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Cowirra Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowirra
What is the population of Cowirra SA?
The population of Cowirra SA is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km².Cowirra is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cowirra?
The median personal income in Cowirra SA is $497 per week, or $25,844 per year.The median household income is $887 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Cowirra is ranked #8,202 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cowirra?
Median rent in Cowirra SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cowirra ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cowirra?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowirra SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cowirra?
The median age in Cowirra SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cowirra a good suburb to live in?
Cowirra is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 155.The median income is $497/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 40320. All dollar figures in AUD.