Cowirra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
155
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Cowirra.
The postcode for Cowirra is 5238 (SA).
Cowirra (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Cowirra has roughly 155 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.
Cowirra 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 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowirra's population at 155, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
155
Median age
55
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
155
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cowirra.
Local schools for Cowirra
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Government School Catchment
Mannum Community College
Mypolonga Primary School
Palmer Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Cowirra.
- What is the Cowirra postcode?
- Cowirra is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- Where is Cowirra?
- Cowirra is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5238, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Cowirra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Cowirra?
- There are 3 schools serving Cowirra on this page, including Mannum Community College, Mypolonga Primary School, Palmer Primary School.
- How walkable is Cowirra?
- Cowirra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Cowirra?
- Cowirra is close to Frahns, Bolto, Mannum, Port Mannum, Pellaring Flat.
- What is the population of Cowirra?
- The population of Cowirra is approximately 155 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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