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Cowra

24 km²

Cowra is characterised by a larger-than-average population, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Cowra, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,254▲ +28.1%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +4.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.9%People aged 65 and over26.9%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship11.5%▲ +17.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cowra, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)26.9%

Older adults (45–64)23.6%

Young adults (25–44)20.4%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Marital status

In Cowra, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (11%).

Married41%
Never married35%
Divorced11%
Widowed9%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cowra, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (1%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.9%

England1.3%

New Zealand0.6%

India0.5%

Philippines0.4%

China0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Italy0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Cowra, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (10%).

Australian43.6%

English41.2%

Irish11.8%

Scottish9.5%

German3.7%

Italian1.2%

Dutch0.9%

Greek0.7%

Indian0.6%

Chinese0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.6%

Language used at home

In Cowra, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only88.9%

Mandarin0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Greek0.2%

Italian0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion27.0%

Religious affiliation

In Cowra, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (29%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity69%
No religion29%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.7%

Highest year of school

In Cowra, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1035.8%

Year 1232.3%

Year 9 or below16.5%

Year 116.4%

Highest qualification level

In Cowra, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV39.1%

Bachelor degree13.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Certificate I / II3.7%

Postgraduate degree2.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Field of qualification

In Cowra, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce14.9%

Engineering & related13.6%

Health10.1%

Society & culture10.1%

Education9.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.7%

Architecture & building6.2%

Agriculture & environment3.7%

Creative arts1.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$591▲ +23.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,034▲ +24.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,392▲ +22.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.2%

Household income distribution

In Cowra, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49935.7%

Under $65026.0%

$1,500–$2,99923.1%

$3,000–$3,9993.9%

$4,000 or more3.3%

Personal income distribution

In Cowra, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65049.4%

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,9999.0%

$3,000 or more1.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.1%People with a mental health condition11.9%People needing help with daily activities9.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cowra, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None53.5%

One condition22.6%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cowra, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis13.4%

Mental health11.9%

Asthma10.3%

Other condition9.1%

Diabetes6.9%

Heart disease5.5%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition3.5%

Dementia1.6%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.5%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families21.2%People living alone36.5%▲ +4.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Cowra, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (21%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families21%
Other families2%

Household size

In Cowra, the largest group is 1 person at 36%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (12%).

1 person36.5%

2 people34.2%

3 people12.4%

4 people9.7%

5 people4.8%

6 or more2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,183▲ +9.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting31.7%Homes owned outright39.8%Separate (detached) houses89.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.6%▲ +3.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cowra, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Owned outright41%
Rented32%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Cowra, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Cowra, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

4 bedrooms23.4%

2 bedrooms18.9%

5 or more5.5%

1 bedroom3.0%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cowra, the largest group is $200–$349 at 59%, followed by Under $200 (34%) and $350–$549 (7%).

$200–$34956.3%

Under $20032.0%

$350–$5496.7%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cowra, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

$1,000–$1,79944.2%

Under $1,00034.9%

$1,800–$2,99912.4%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.3%▼ -25.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cowra, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle42.2%

2 vehicles33.1%

3 vehicles11.0%

No vehicle8.3%

4 or more5.2%

How people get to work

In Cowra, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (6%).

Car (driver)71.3%

Car (passenger)5.9%

Worked at home5.1%

Walked4.8%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.2%Recent arrivals from overseas17.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.4%Labour-force participation50.2%Employed full-time58.6%

Industries people work in

In Cowra, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Accommodation & food (9%).

Health care & social assistance16.7%

Retail trade11.6%

Accommodation & food8.5%

Education & training8.4%

Manufacturing8.1%

Construction7.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.3%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Other services4.3%

Transport & warehousing4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Cowra, the largest group is Labourers at 15%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers15.1%

Community & personal service14.8%

Technicians & trades14.1%

Professionals13.3%

Managers11.8%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Sales workers10.8%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

Nearby areas

Woodstock (L)Koorawatha (L)Canowindra Lyndhurst (L)Cargo (L)Eugowra (L)Grenfell Cudal (L)

👥 Demographics & Identity