Cowes, VIC 3922 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cowes is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3922, home to 6,593 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bass Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 77 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,593
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,026 /week
- Median personal income
- $586 /week
- Median family income
- $1,339 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bass Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $331 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,550
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Cowes Primary School
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
- Newhaven College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Cowes Transit Centre/Church St
- Shamrock Ave/Lions Ct
- Walton St/Thompson Ave
- Cowes Caravan Park/Church St
- Palm Lake Resort/Settlement Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 31 cafés
- 56 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 13 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 78.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.0% of the 7,602 resolvable premises in Cowes. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 830 across postcode 3922 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 376 property offences, 199 violent offences, 45 public order offences.
- Wider Bass Coast LGA: 8,622 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cowes?
Cowes (VIC 3922) had 6,593 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Cowes?
The median advertised rent in Cowes is $331/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cowes?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cowes covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Cowes Primary School (0.7 km), Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (1.5 km), Newhaven College (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cowes?
Cowes is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cowes?
Across postcode 3922, 830 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (376), violent (199), public order (45). 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 Cowes?
In Cowes, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (78.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cowes?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cowes centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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