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Cowan Cowan
Cowan Cowan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Cowan Cowan.
Cowan Cowan (4025) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Cowan Cowan has roughly 27 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.
Cowan Cowan 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowan Cowan's population at 27, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
27
Median age
62
Family households
27%
Lone person
36%
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-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 62
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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 Brisbane City 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.
102,155
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City 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.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cowan Cowan.
Local schools for Cowan Cowan
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Government School Catchment
Bribie Island State High School
Bribie Island State School
Banksia Beach State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cowan Cowan.
- What is the Cowan Cowan postcode?
- Cowan Cowan is in the 4025 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cowan Cowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Cowan Cowan?
- There are 20 schools serving Cowan Cowan on this page, including Bribie Island State High School, Bribie Island State School, Banksia Beach State School.
- How walkable is Cowan Cowan?
- Cowan Cowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cowan Cowan?
- Cowan Cowan is close to Bulwer, Tangalooma, Cape Moreton, Woorim, Bongaree.
- What is the population of Cowan Cowan?
- Cowan Cowan has approximately 27 residents. The median age is 62.
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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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