Cowaramup

Cowaramup lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Cowaramup's population was estimated at around 3,359 as of Feb 2026 based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation. This shows a growth of 877 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,482. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 3,133 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 35 persons per square kilometer. Cowaramup's growth rate of 35.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Cowaramup expected to grow by 580 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Cowaramup among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Cowaramup has seen around 73 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 369 homes. Up to FY-26, 46 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $511,000. In FY-26, $5.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Rest of WA, Cowaramup has 116.0% higher building activity per person. Detached dwellings make up all recent developments, maintaining the area's low density character with approximately 47 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Cowaramup is projected to grow by 123 residents.

Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, supporting buyer conditions and potential growth beyond current projections.

Cowaramup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects potentially affecting the region. Notable projects include Cowaramup Country Estate, Birdwood Cowaramup Estate, Cowaramup Country Estate by Yolk Property Group, and Lot 500 Wirring Road Cowaramup Structure Plan. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Cowaramup performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Cowaramup has an educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the past year. The area had 1,727 residents employed while its unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation in Cowaramup was 76.0%, higher than Rest of WA's 67.2%. According to Census responses, 15.6% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were manufacturing, construction, and education & training, with manufacturing showing strong specialization at 2.1 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 4.7%.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, labour force grew by 6.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4%, labour force expansion of 1.2%, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cowaramup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Cowaramup's median income is $55,318 and average income is $77,122. This compares to Rest of WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. Based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cowaramup are approximately $60,640 (median) and $84,541 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census figures place household, family, and personal incomes in Cowaramup at the 61st percentile nationally. Distribution data indicates that 40.4% of locals (1,357 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 31.1% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income in Cowaramup, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Cowaramup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Cowaramup's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cowaramup was at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.6% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $390, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Cowaramup's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Cowaramup features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.6% of all households, including 42.4% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Cowaramup shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Cowaramup's educational attainment is notably high, with 31.2% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 17.6% in the rest of Western Australia (WA) and 18.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.4% and certificates for 28.1%. Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 17.4% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Cowaramup has three operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 22 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents located an average of 1964 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 88%, while walking accounts for 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 15.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages three trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Cowaramup's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Cowaramup's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population, which amounts to around 1,942 people. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (6.9%) and asthma (5.8%). A significant majority, 77.3%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Rest of WA. Working-age residents have notably low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.7% (325 people) compared to the Rest of WA's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

Cowaramup ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cowaramup's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (80.0%), and speaking English only at home (94.3%). Christianity was the main religion in Cowaramup, comprising 27.7% of its population. Notably, Buddhism was overrepresented compared to the rest of WA, making up 1.4% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (34.0%), Australian (31.0%), and Irish (8.0%). There were also notable divergences in the representation of Dutch (1.9% vs regional 1.5%), New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.9%), and French (0.7% vs 0.4%) ethnic groups.

Cowaramup's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Cowaramup is 39 years, similar to Rest of WA's average of 40 years and aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group comprises 20.5% of the population, higher than Rest of WA's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.3%. The 65-74 age group makes up 6.8% of Cowaramup's population. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group grew from 8.8% to 9.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.2% to 14.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 15%, reaching 552 people from 480. Conversely, the 85+ and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.