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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cowper Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$677/wk
$35,204 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,149/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cowper Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (46) Female 51.1% (48)

Population Density

6.5
people per km²
88 people · 13.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Cowper Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cowper Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.6% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.4% 7 dwellings

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

Cowper Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cowper Religion

No Religion
35.1%
Anglican
25.5%
Catholic
19.1%
Not stated
10.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cowper Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
44.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Cowper Employment

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Employed full-time
37.3% 22 people
Employed part-time
35.6% 21 people
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Not in labour force
27.1% 16 people

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

Cowper Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.8%
Bachelor Degree
29.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.1%

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

Cowper Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
18.5%
Labourers
18.5%
Managers
14.8%
Professionals
14.8%
Sales Workers
11.1%

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

Cowper Field of Study

Society & Culture
27.3%
Agriculture & Environment
18.2%
Education
15.2%
Health
12.1%
Engineering
9.1%
Management & Commerce
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.1%

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

Cowper Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cowper Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.5%
$300-$399/wk
15.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cowper Marital Status

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Married
44.3% 35
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Divorced
21.5% 17
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Widowed
5.1% 4
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Never married
29.1% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cowper Ancestry

Australian
40.9%
English
28.7%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
7.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
Maori
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cowper School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.9%
Secondary — Government
35.7%
Vocational Education
21.4%

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

Cowper Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 156

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

Cowper Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.6% 7
Not a volunteer
90.4% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cowper How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Did not go to work
21.1%

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

Cowper Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.6%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
15.6%

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

Cowper Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.7%
2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
71.0%
4 bedrooms
9.7%

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

Cowper Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
47.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cowper Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
160
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cowper Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
9
Asthma
6
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
3

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

Cowper Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
22.9%
$800-$999/wk
27.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cowper Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.5%
One parent — children under 15
14.7%
Couple — children under 15
13.2%
Couple — no children under 15
10.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cowper Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.9% 12
Did not provide
83.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cowper Children Ever Born

No children
75.0%
1 child
25.0%

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

Cowper Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.8%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
6.1%
Did not do domestic work
24.2%

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

Cowper Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
52.9%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cowper Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from NSW
8

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

Cowper Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cowper Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Theft
4
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Cowper Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
774
avg ICSEA score
17
total students
Cowper Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 17 students
774
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cowper Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,300/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.1%

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

If you earn X in Cowper

≈ $5,633/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,000/wk
Rent share 23.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cowper vs State & National Average

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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.