Cowandilla at a glance
Weekly rent
$600
Houses · units $480
Population
1,455
Median age 41
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Cowandilla.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 4 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
1,455
Median age: 41
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Cowandilla.
The postcode for Cowandilla is 5033 (SA), City of West Torrens, part of Greater Adelaide.
Cowandilla (5033) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia.
Cowandilla has roughly 1,455 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cowandilla scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowandilla's population at 1,455, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 33% lone person).
Population
1,455
Median age
41
Family households
58%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
64
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cowandilla.
Local schools for Cowandilla
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Government School Catchment
Cowandilla Primary School
Torrensville Primary School
Thebarton Senior College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cowandilla.
- What is the Cowandilla postcode?
- Cowandilla is in the 5033 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Cowandilla?
- Cowandilla is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5033. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Cowandilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Cowandilla?
- There are 20 schools serving Cowandilla on this page, including Cowandilla Primary School, St John Bosco School, Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cowandilla?
- Cowandilla has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cowandilla?
- Cowandilla is close to Mile End, Brooklyn Park, Richmond, West Richmond.
- What is the population of Cowandilla?
- The population of Cowandilla is approximately 1,455 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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