Cowwarr at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
389
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Cowwarr.
The postcode for Cowwarr is 3857 (VIC).
Cowwarr (3857) sits in the Latrobe region of Victoria.
Cowwarr has roughly 389 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cowwarr scores 4/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowwarr's population at 389, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
389
Median age
47
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
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)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
389
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cowwarr.
Local schools for Cowwarr
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Government School Catchment
Cowwarr Primary School
Toongabbie Primary School
Heyfield Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Cowwarr.
- What is the Cowwarr postcode?
- Cowwarr is in the 3857 postcode, in VIC, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- Where is Cowwarr?
- Cowwarr is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3857, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cowwarr?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Cowwarr?
- There are 7 schools serving Cowwarr on this page, including Cowwarr Primary School, Toongabbie Primary School, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Cowwarr?
- Cowwarr has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Cowwarr?
- Cowwarr is close to Dawson, Thomson, Seaton, Winnindoo, Heyfield.
- What is the population of Cowwarr?
- The population of Cowwarr is approximately 389 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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