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Cowley QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cowley QLD is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowley is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Cowley is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Cowley has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Cowley has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowley is $1,517.

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Cowley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cowley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Cowley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (45) Female 45.1% (37)

Population Density

5.7

people per km²

82 people · 14.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Cowley Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cowley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 8 dwellings

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

Cowley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cowley Religion

Catholic

33.8%

No Religion

27.0%

Not stated

21.6%

Anglican

9.5%

Uniting Church

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cowley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Cowley Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cowley Employment

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Employed full-time

44.4% 20 people

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Unemployed

8.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

46.7% 21 people

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

Cowley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.8%

Certificate III/IV

27.8%

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

Cowley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

40.0%

Managers

30.0%

Professionals

30.0%

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

Cowley Field of Study

Engineering

40.0%

Management & Commerce

30.0%

Society & Culture

30.0%

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

Cowley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cowley Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

28.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

28.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cowley Marital Status

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Married

75.8% 47

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Never married

24.2% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cowley Ancestry

Australian

33.0%

English

26.8%

Italian

12.4%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

6.2%

Other

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

French

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cowley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Cowley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.6% 15

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No need for assistance

89.4% 126

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

Cowley Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 8

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cowley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Walked only

16.7%

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

Cowley Car Ownership

2 vehicles

62.5%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Cowley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

62.5%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

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

Cowley Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

18.8%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cowley Indigenous Population

5.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

140

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cowley Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Cowley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cowley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

62.1%

Couple — no children

22.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cowley Military Service

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Previously served

8.0% 4

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Never served

92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cowley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 7

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Did not provide

85.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cowley Children Ever Born

2 children

47.1%

3 children

29.4%

4 children

23.5%

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

Cowley When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Cowley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

8.3%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

25.0%

30+ hours

6.3%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Cowley Household Size

1 person

15.0%

2 persons

20.0%

3 persons

30.0%

4 persons

20.0%

6+ persons

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cowley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Cowley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cowley Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Cowley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,228/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $62/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

West Gladstone

Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $83/wk

Cowley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abercorn

Pop: 41 Income: $525/wk

Almaden

Pop: 41 Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk

Reids Creek

Pop: 41 Income: $700/wk

Cockatoo (Qld)

Pop: 41 Income: $1,199/wk

Daymar

Pop: 41 Income: $612/wk

Jerona

Pop: 41 Income: $454/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowley

What is the population of Cowley QLD?

The population of Cowley QLD is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Cowley?

The median personal income in Cowley QLD is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Cowley?

Median rent in Cowley QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cowley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowley QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cowley?

The median age in Cowley QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cowley a good suburb to live in?

Cowley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 82.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 30737. All dollar figures in AUD.