Suburbs Cowley Beach

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Cowley Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cowley Beach, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cowley Beach QLD is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowley Beach is $583 per week ($30,316 per year). Median rent in Cowley Beach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Cowley Beach has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Cowley Beach has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowley Beach is $553.

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📍 Cowley Beach, Queensland — 17.6561°S, 146.1200°E

Crime: Low Med High

Cowley Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cowley Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$583/wk
$30,316 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
👤
Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$553/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cowley Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (32) Female 46.7% (28)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
65 people · 56.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,166
Family income/wk

Cowley Beach Age Distribution

10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cowley Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
82.4% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
17.6% 3 dwellings

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

Cowley Beach Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cowley Beach Religion

No Religion
52.3%
Catholic
13.8%
Not stated
13.8%
Buddhism
9.2%
Othr Protestnt
6.2%
Uniting Church
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cowley Beach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Cowley Beach Employment

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Employed full-time
26.1% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.2% 7 people
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Unemployed
6.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
52.2% 24 people

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

Cowley Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
9.4%

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

Cowley Beach Occupation

Professionals
30.8%
Managers
23.1%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
23.1%

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

Cowley Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Cowley Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cowley Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$500-$649/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cowley Beach Marital Status

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Married
42.3% 22
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Divorced
26.9% 14
🕊️
Widowed
7.7% 4
👤
Never married
23.1% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cowley Beach Ancestry

Australian
28.7%
English
27.6%
Scottish
18.4%
Irish
11.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.3%
German
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cowley Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Cowley Beach Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 82

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

Cowley Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 12
—
Not a volunteer
77.8% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cowley Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Did not go to work
31.3%

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

Cowley Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle
54.3%
2 vehicles
25.7%
3 vehicles
20.0%

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

Cowley Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.5%
2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
73.1%

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

Cowley Beach Population Mobility

28.6%
moved in the last year
43.4%
moved in the last 5 years
11.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cowley Beach Indigenous Population

9.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
78
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cowley Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Mental health
7
Cancer
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Cowley Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.0%
$150-$299/wk
13.0%
$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
19.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cowley Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.0%
Couple — children under 15
29.3%
Couple — no children under 15
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cowley Beach Military Service

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Previously served
9.3% 5
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Never served
90.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cowley Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 7
—
Did not provide
87.3% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cowley Beach Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
72.7%

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

Cowley Beach When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Cowley Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5–14 hours
31.9%
15–29 hours
8.5%
30+ hours
21.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.3%

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

Cowley Beach Household Size

1 person
51.7%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cowley Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from NSW
4

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

Cowley Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cowley Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Cowley Beach

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $792/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Forrest Beach (Qld)
Income: $543/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk
Monto
Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $80/wk
Jandowae
Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
Nanango
Income: $472/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk
Wondai
Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk
Blackall
Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $93/wk
Ingham
Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk
Home Hill
Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Cowley Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Branch Creek
Pop: 33 Income: $589/wk
Carbine Creek
Pop: 33 Income: $849/wk
Daveson
Pop: 33 Income: $700/wk
Enoggera Reservoir
Pop: 33 Income: $574/wk Rent: $450/wk
Finlayvale
Pop: 33 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $190/wk
Fork Lagoons
Pop: 33 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowley Beach

What is the population of Cowley Beach QLD?

The population of Cowley Beach QLD is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Cowley Beach?

The median personal income in Cowley Beach QLD is $583 per week, or $30,316 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.

How much is rent in Cowley Beach?

Median rent in Cowley Beach QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cowley Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowley Beach QLD is $553. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cowley Beach?

The median age in Cowley Beach QLD is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cowley Beach a good suburb to live in?

Cowley Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 65.The median income is $583/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 30738. All dollar figures in AUD.