Cowwarr, VIC 3857 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cowwarr is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3857, home to 389 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 153 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,571 /week
- Median personal income
- $684 /week
- Median family income
- $1,784 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wellington
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $215 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,262
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Cowwarr Primary School
- Toongabbie Primary School
- Heyfield Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Railway St/Traralgon - Maffra Rd
- McEwan Rd/Traralgon - Maffra Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.8% of the 166 resolvable premises in Cowwarr. 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: 98.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 35 across postcode 3857 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 15 property offences, 5 violent offences, 4 public order offences.
- Wider Wellington LGA: 12,111 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cowwarr?
Cowwarr (VIC 3857) had 389 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Wellington local government area.
What is the median rent in Cowwarr?
The median advertised rent in Cowwarr is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cowwarr?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cowwarr covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cowwarr Primary School (0.2 km), Toongabbie Primary School (7.9 km), Heyfield Primary School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cowwarr?
Cowwarr is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cowwarr?
Across postcode 3857, 35 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (15), violent (5), public order (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Cowwarr?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cowwarr centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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