Augusta Margaret River
Cowaramup
Cowaramup at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
2,482
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cowaramup.
Cowaramup (6284) sits in the Augusta Margaret River region of Western Australia.
Cowaramup has roughly 2,482 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cowaramup scores 36/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowaramup's population at 2,482, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,482
Median age
39
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
2,482
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
36
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cowaramup.
Local schools for Cowaramup
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Government School Catchment
Cowaramup Primary School
Margaret River Primary School
Margaret River Senior High School
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Frequently asked
About Cowaramup.
- What is the Cowaramup postcode?
- Cowaramup is in the 6284 postcode, in WA, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- What is the average rent in Cowaramup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Cowaramup?
- There are 6 schools serving Cowaramup on this page, including Cowaramup Primary School, Margaret River Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cowaramup?
- Cowaramup has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Cowaramup?
- Cowaramup is close to Metricup, Yebble, Bramley, Burnside, Treeton.
- What is the population of Cowaramup?
- Cowaramup has approximately 2,482 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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