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Lower Cowley QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Cowley QLD is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Cowley is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Lower Cowley is $215 per week ($932 per month). Lower Cowley has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Cowley has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Cowley is $1,127.

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Lower Cowley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lower Cowley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,127/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lower Cowley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (31) Female 43.6% (24)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

55 people · 12.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Lower Cowley Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lower Cowley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 4 dwellings

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

Lower Cowley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lower Cowley Religion

Catholic

53.1%

No Religion

40.8%

Anglican

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Cowley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.1%

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

Lower Cowley Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Lower Cowley Employment

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Employed full-time

35.1% 13 people

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Employed part-time

8.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

56.8% 21 people

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

Lower Cowley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Lower Cowley Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Lower Cowley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Cowley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

36.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

36.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Cowley Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 22

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Separated

13.3% 6

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Never married

37.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Cowley Ancestry

Australian

28.4%

Italian

27.0%

English

14.9%

Other

12.2%

German

9.5%

Hungarian

4.1%

Irish

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Cowley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.2%

Secondary — Government

30.8%

Primary — Catholic

23.1%

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

Lower Cowley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.3% 8

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No need for assistance

92.7% 101

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

Lower Cowley Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.9% 3

—

Not a volunteer

92.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Cowley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Cowley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.5%

Car (passenger)

37.5%

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

Lower Cowley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

30.8%

3 vehicles

30.8%

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

Lower Cowley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

70.6%

4 bedrooms

29.4%

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

Lower Cowley Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

17.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Cowley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

109

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Cowley Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Lower Cowley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

35.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Cowley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.3%

Couple — no children

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Cowley Military Service

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Previously served

6.7% 3

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Never served

93.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Cowley Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Cowley Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

2 children

46.2%

3 children

23.1%

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

Lower Cowley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

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

Lower Cowley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

20.5%

15–29 hours

11.4%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

31.8%

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

Lower Cowley Household Size

1 person

37.5%

2 persons

25.0%

4 persons

25.0%

6+ persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Cowley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Cowley Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Lower Cowley

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $910/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Lower Cowley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bauhinia

Pop: 28 Income: $550/wk Rent: $67/wk

Cadarga

Pop: 28 Income: $537/wk

Clontarf (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 28 Income: $1,156/wk

Condamine Farms

Pop: 28 Income: $519/wk

Fairymead

Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

Glanmire (Qld)

Pop: 28 Income: $489/wk Rent: $289/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Cowley

What is the population of Lower Cowley QLD?

The population of Lower Cowley QLD is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Lower Cowley?

The median personal income in Lower Cowley QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Lower Cowley?

Median rent in Lower Cowley QLD is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Cowley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Cowley QLD is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Cowley?

The median age in Lower Cowley QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Cowley a good suburb to live in?

Lower Cowley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 55.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 31690. All dollar figures in AUD.