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Lake Cowal NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lake Cowal, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lake Cowal NSW is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Cowal is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Lake Cowal is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Lake Cowal has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lake Cowal has a population density of 0.1 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Cowal is $850.
There were 2 recorded offences in Lake Cowal in 2025-26, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).
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Lake Cowal Population
Lake Cowal Median Income & Rent
Lake Cowal Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Lake Cowal Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lake Cowal Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lake Cowal Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lake Cowal Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lake Cowal Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lake Cowal Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lake Cowal Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lake Cowal Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lake Cowal Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lake Cowal Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lake Cowal Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lake Cowal School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lake Cowal Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lake Cowal Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lake Cowal Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lake Cowal How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lake Cowal Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lake Cowal Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lake Cowal Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lake Cowal Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lake Cowal Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lake Cowal Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lake Cowal Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lake Cowal Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lake Cowal Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lake Cowal Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lake Cowal Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lake Cowal Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lake Cowal Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Cowal
What is the population of Lake Cowal NSW?
The population of Lake Cowal NSW is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².
What is the median income in Lake Cowal?
The median personal income in Lake Cowal NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.
How much is rent in Lake Cowal?
Median rent in Lake Cowal NSW is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Lake Cowal?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Cowal NSW is $850. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lake Cowal?
The median age in Lake Cowal NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lake Cowal a good suburb to live in?
Lake Cowal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 43.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 12253. All dollar figures in AUD.