Outback - North and East

Cowarie

Cowarie at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

129

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Cowarie.

The postcode for Cowarie is 5733 (SA).

Cowarie (5733) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.

Cowarie has roughly 129 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Cowarie 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cowarie's population at 129, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

129

Median age

48

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$80/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$68/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

129

Median age: 48

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

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 Cowarie.

Frequently asked

About Cowarie.

What is the Cowarie postcode?
Cowarie is in the 5733 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
Where is Cowarie?
Cowarie is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5733, in the Outback - North and East region.
What is the average rent in Cowarie?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
How walkable is Cowarie?
Cowarie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cowarie?
Cowarie is close to Kalamurina, Mungeranie, Clifton Hills Station.
What is the population of Cowarie?
The population of Cowarie is approximately 129 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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