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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lake Cowal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$850/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lake Cowal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (23) Female 42.5% (17)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
43 people · 444.7 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Lake Cowal Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lake Cowal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
30.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
70.0% 7 dwellings

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

Lake Cowal Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lake Cowal Religion

Catholic
41.2%
No Religion
23.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
14.7%
Not stated
11.8%
Anglican
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake Cowal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Lake Cowal Employment

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Employed full-time
47.6% 10 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 6 people

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

Lake Cowal Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Lake Cowal Occupation

Managers
63.6%
Professionals
36.4%

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

Lake Cowal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake Cowal Marital Status

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Married
68.2% 15
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Never married
31.8% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake Cowal Ancestry

Australian
57.9%
German
13.2%
Irish
13.2%
English
7.9%
Scottish
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake Cowal School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
54.5%
Secondary — Catholic
45.5%

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

Lake Cowal Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Lake Cowal Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.9% 12
Not a volunteer
57.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake Cowal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lake Cowal 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

Lake Cowal Car Ownership

2 vehicles
69.2%
4+ vehicles
30.8%

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

Lake Cowal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
38.5%
5 bedrooms
38.5%

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

Lake Cowal Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
18.9%
moved in the last 5 years
75.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake Cowal Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake Cowal Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3

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

Lake Cowal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
17.4%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.7%
$3,500+/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake Cowal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
74.1%
Couple — no children
14.8%
One parent — children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake Cowal Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake Cowal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
9.1%
15–29 hours
24.2%
30+ hours
21.2%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Lake Cowal Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake Cowal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lake Cowal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Lake Cowal Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Lake Cowal

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $1,859/wk
Rent share 12.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lake Cowal vs State & National Average

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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.