Cowirra, SA 5238 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cowirra is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5238, home to 155 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Karoonda East Murray local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 82 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $887 /week
- Median personal income
- $497 /week
- Median family income
- $1,281 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid Murray
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Mannum Community College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 6 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 83.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.2% of the 127 resolvable premises in Cowirra. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 178 across postcode 5238 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 67 violent offences, 48 theft, 40 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cowirra?
Cowirra (SA 5238) had 155 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Mid Murray local government area.
What is the median rent in Cowirra?
The median advertised rent in Cowirra is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cowirra?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Cowirra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mannum Community College (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cowirra?
Cowirra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cowirra?
Across postcode 5238, 178 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (67), theft (48), property damage (40). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cowirra?
In Cowirra, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (83.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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