Pilbara

Cossack

WA6720

Cossack at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

14

Median age 24

The brief

What to know about Cossack.

Cossack (6720) sits in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Cossack has roughly 14 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cossack scores 2/100 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cossack's population at 14, with a median age of 24. That sits as a young, transient demographic.

Population

14

Median age

24

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$120/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$102/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

14

Median age: 24

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Pilbara, 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.

4,820

total offences in 2025-26 across the Pilbara LGA

Top offence categories

Common Assault (Family)677 (14.0%)
Drug Possession423 (8.8%)
Damage324 (6.7%)
Serious Assault (Family)321 (6.7%)
Breach of Family Violence Restraint Order253 (5.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cossack.

Local schools for Cossack

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Government School Catchment

Wickham Primary School

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Roebourne District High School

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Frequently asked

About Cossack.

What is the Cossack postcode?
Cossack is in the 6720 postcode, in WA, in the Pilbara region.
What is the average rent in Cossack?
The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $102.
What schools are in Cossack?
There are 2 schools serving Cossack on this page, including Wickham Primary School, Roebourne District High School.
How walkable is Cossack?
Cossack has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cossack?
Cossack is close to Wickham, Point Samson, Roebourne, Antonymyre, Mount Anketell.
What is the population of Cossack?
Cossack has approximately 14 residents. The median age is 24.

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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