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Cowper NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cowper, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cowper NSW is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowper is $677 per week ($35,204 per year). Median rent in Cowper is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Cowper has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Cowper has a population density of 6.5 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowper is $1,149.
There were 10 recorded offences in Cowper in 2024-25, a rate of 114 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Cowper Population
Cowper Median Income & Rent
Cowper Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cowper Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cowper Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cowper Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cowper Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cowper Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cowper Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cowper Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cowper Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cowper Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cowper Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cowper Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cowper Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cowper Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cowper School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cowper Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cowper Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cowper How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cowper Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cowper Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cowper Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cowper Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cowper Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cowper Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cowper Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cowper Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cowper Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cowper Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cowper Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cowper Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cowper Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cowper Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Cowper 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 Cowper
What is the population of Cowper NSW?
The population of Cowper NSW is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.5 people per km².
What is the median income in Cowper?
The median personal income in Cowper NSW is $677 per week, or $35,204 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.
How much is rent in Cowper?
Median rent in Cowper NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Cowper?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowper NSW is $1,149. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cowper?
The median age in Cowper NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cowper a good suburb to live in?
Cowper is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 88.The median income is $677/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% 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: 11098. All dollar figures in AUD.