Carpentaria Shire Council

Cowley

QLD4871

Cowley at a glance

Median house

$334,000

Sales data pending

Median unit

$205,920

Sales data pending

Days on market

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

82

Median age 44

About

Welcome to Cowley.

Cowley is a suburb in Queensland.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$334,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$170/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

118%

Renter occupied

18%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$334,000

Sales data pending

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$205,920

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

82

Median age: 44

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Investment overview.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

2.65%

Based on $334,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

6.06%

Based on $205,920 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

118%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

82

Median age

44

Family households

94%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Carpentaria Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

819

total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences137 (16.7%)
Offences Against the Person115 (14.0%)
Assault90 (11.0%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order76 (9.3%)
Offences Against Property55 (6.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

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 Cowley.

Local schools for Cowley

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Silkwood State School

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Mourilyan State School

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Mena Creek State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

2065 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

16.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cowley.

What is the median house price in Cowley?
The median house price in Cowley, QLD 4871 is $334,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Cowley postcode?
Cowley is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Cowley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $240.
What schools are in Cowley?
There are 16 schools serving Cowley on this page, including St John's School, Silkwood State School, Mourilyan State School.
How walkable is Cowley?
Cowley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cowley?
Cowley is close to Cowley Creek, Sandy Pocket, Lower Cowley, Mccutcheon, Moresby.
What is the population of Cowley?
Cowley has approximately 82 residents. The median age is 44.

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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