Cowell at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
1,124
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Cowell.
The postcode for Cowell is 5602 (SA).
Cowell (5602) sits in the Cleve region of South Australia.
Cowell has roughly 1,124 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Cowell scores 48/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowell's population at 1,124, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,124
Median age
53
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,124
Median age: 53
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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.
48
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 Cowell.
Local schools for Cowell
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Government School Catchment
Cowell Area School
Cleve Area School
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Frequently asked
About Cowell.
- What is the Cowell postcode?
- Cowell is in the 5602 postcode, in SA, in the Cleve region.
- Where is Cowell?
- Cowell is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5602, in the Cleve region.
- What is the average rent in Cowell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Cowell?
- There are 2 schools serving Cowell on this page, including Cowell Area School, Cleve Area School.
- How walkable is Cowell?
- Cowell has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cowell?
- Cowell is close to Lucky Bay, Mitalie, Miltalie, Minbrie, Port Gibbon.
- What is the population of Cowell?
- The population of Cowell is approximately 1,124 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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