Cowan Cowan

This is an older community where the typical resident is 62, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.6% of the population, which is far above the national average of 17.2%.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 74.1% born here and 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, and 0.0% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.3%, while only 14.8% of residents report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 25.9% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figures, though typical personal weekly income is about the same as the national figure of $805.

Daily living is a challenge for 18.5% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported for 29.6% of the population, consistent with the national average.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Households are very small, with only 1.5 people per home, far below the national average of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than usual; typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, and weekly rent is also far below the national average.

The area is highly remote, with a very long drive time to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

About 29.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1% and reflects the older age of the community.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.