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Cowalla

110 km²

Agriculture and mining drive the local economy in Cowalla, where a significant 20.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. This is a small, older community with a typical resident aged 52, which is far older than the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses and is very car-dependent, with no public transport available. Most residents are born in Australia and speak only English at home.

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Demographics & Identity

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Cowalla is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52. Children under 15 make up only 5.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 40.7%

Young adults (25–44) 18.5%

52 yrs Median age — Here 52 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

11.1% Aged 65+ — Here 11.1% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

5.6% Under 15 — Here 5.6% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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While 74.1% of residents were born in Australia, 20.4% were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas.

20.4% Born overseas — Here 20.4% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Languages

English only 87.0%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Over half of the community, 53.7%, report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Religion

No religion 49%
Christianity 46%
Not stated 5%

53.7% No religion — Here 53.7% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Qualifications are mostly practical, with 65.5% of residents holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 14.6% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

School completion

Year 12 37.5%

Year 10 35.4%

Year 9 or below 14.6%

Year 11 10.4%

Schools nearby

14.6% Bachelor+ — Here 14.6% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

37.5% Year 12 — Here 37.5% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical family income is $2,583 a week, which is a little above the state figure. High earners are common here, with 20.8% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Income bands

$1,500–$2,999 42.9%

$650–$1,499 23.8%

$1,625 Household income — Here $1,625 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$780 Personal income — Here $780 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,583 Family income — Here $2,583 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

20.8% High earners Here 20.8% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 37.0% of people, which is far above the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

37.0% Health condition Here 37.0% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

5.6% Mental health Here 5.6% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

5.6% Needs assistance — Here 5.6% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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The community is active in unpaid work, with 29.2% doing over 15 hours of housework and 20.8% volunteering, both of which are well above national figures.

20.8% Volunteering — Here 20.8% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

6.3% Unpaid carers — Here 6.3% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

31.3% Unpaid child care — Here 31.3% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

29.2% Housework 15h+ — Here 29.2% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations population is very small, consisting of 0 people.

0 First Nations people

43 yrs Median age Here 43 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$450 Median income Here $450 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,625 Household income Here $1,625 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.1 people per dwelling. About half of all households are couples without children.

Family types

Couples without children 51%
Couples with children 49%

2.1 Household size —

0.0% One-parent — Here 0.0% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

19.0% Living alone — Here 19.0% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home in Cowalla is a separate house, and 38.1% are owned outright. Rent is very low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly cost of $225.

Tenure

Owned outright 42%
Owned with a mortgage 26%
Rented 16%
Other tenure 16%

$225 Rent — Here $225 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,797 Mortgage — Here $1,797 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

14.3% Renting — Here 14.3% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

38.1% Owned outright — Here 38.1% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-reliant, with 0% of people using public transport. However, 26.9% of people work from home, which is far above the state figure.

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

26.9% Work from home — Here 26.9% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is relatively stable, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

28.8% Recent movers — Here 28.8% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Full-time employment is high at 65.4%, though the unemployment rate is also high at 10.7%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or mining.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 61.5%

Mining 23.1%

Construction 11.5%