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, as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is around 3,277. This reflects a growth of 795 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,482, indicating a 32.0% increase. The estimated resident population (ERP) by AreaSearch following ABS's June 2024 data release was 3,075, with an additional 210 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density of 34 persons per square kilometer. Cowaramup's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and non-metro averages, driven primarily by interstate migration accounting for approximately 80.0% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas, and ABS's Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for other areas.

By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 581 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 6.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Cowaramup has seen approximately 75 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. This totals around 378 homes over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. So far in FY-26, 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $511,000. In FY-26, there have been $6.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential activity. Relative to Rest of WA, Cowaramup records 121.0% more building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting robust developer interest. All new construction has been standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 38 people per dwelling approval, Cowaramup exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cowaramup is projected to gain 208 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Cowaramup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects expected to influence the area. Major projects include Cowaramup Country Estate, Birdwood Cowaramup Estate, Cowaramup Country Estate by Yolk Property Group, and Lot 500 Wirring Road Cowaramup Structure Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Cowaramup rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Cowaramup has an educated workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 5.5%.

As of June 2025, 1,665 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, lower than Rest of WA's 3.2%. Workforce participation is high at 70.0% compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Dominant employment sectors include manufacturing, construction, and education & training. Manufacturing has particularly notable concentration, with levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 1.5% compared to Rest of WA's 4.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, labour force by 5.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA had employment growth of 1.1%, labour force growth of 0.5%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Cowaramup's median income among taxpayers was $55,318 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $77,122 during the same period. These figures compare to the Rest of WA's median and average incomes of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 14.2% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated current median income is approximately $63,173, with the average being around $88,073. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Cowaramup cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. In this area, 40.4% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 31.1% occupy this bracket. 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 structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro WA's 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cowaramup stood at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.6% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Cowaramup was $390, compared to Non-Metro WA's $360. 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 constitute 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, which is 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

Educational attainment in Cowaramup is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 31.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 17.6% in the rest of WA and 18.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 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. Cowaramup Primary School serves the local educational needs within Cowaramup, with an enrollment of 378 students as of a recent report. The area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1052. There is one school focused exclusively on primary education in Cowaramup, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.5, lower than the regional average of 16.4, suggesting some students may attend schools outside Cowaramup.

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

Cowaramup has three active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 22 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1964 meters from the nearest stop.

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 shows excellent health outcomes across all ages. Common health conditions have a very low prevalence here.

Private health cover stands at approximately 58% of the total population (1,894 people), higher than Rest of WA's 52.6%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.9% and 5.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.3%, report no medical ailments, compared to 69.5% in Rest of WA. The area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.7% (350 people), compared to Rest of WA's 20.0%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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

Cowaramup, as per the data, showed lower cultural diversity with 83.4% citizens, 80.0% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 27.7%. Buddhism, though a minority at 1.4%, was slightly higher than the regional average of 1.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (34.0%), Australian (31.0%), and Irish (8.0%). Notably, Dutch (1.9%) and French (0.7%) had similar representation to the regional averages.

Cowaramup's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Cowaramup is 39 years, similar to Rest of WA's average of 40 years, and closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 years shows strong representation at 20.1% compared to Rest of WA, while the 75-84 age group is less prevalent at 2.6%. This concentration in the 35-44 age group is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 6.6% to 7.5%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 15.2% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Cowaramup, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 17% (81 people), reaching a population of 550 from its current figure of 468. Conversely, the 65-74 and 85+ age groups are projected to experience population declines.