Coowonga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
255
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Coowonga.
The postcode for Coowonga is 4702 (QLD).
Coowonga (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Coowonga has roughly 255 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coowonga scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coowonga's population at 255, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
255
Median age
51
Family households
75%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
255
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Rockhampton Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
22,105
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Coowonga.
Local schools for Coowonga
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Government School Catchment
Coowonga State School
Keppel Sands State School
Cawarral State School
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Frequently asked
About Coowonga.
- What is the Coowonga postcode?
- Coowonga is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Coowonga?
- Coowonga is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coowonga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Coowonga?
- There are 9 schools serving Coowonga on this page, including Coowonga State School, Keppel Sands State School, Cawarral State School.
- How walkable is Coowonga?
- Coowonga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coowonga?
- Coowonga is close to Tungamull, Keppel Sands, Coorooman, Joskeleigh, Emu Park.
- What is the population of Coowonga?
- The population of Coowonga is approximately 255 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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