Cowcowing Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Cowcowing Compares
Cowcowing vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cowcowing | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cowcowing is a locality 183 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6485. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Wyalkatchem.
According to the 2021 Census, Cowcowing has a population of 19 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the WA average.
Housing in Cowcowing includes a 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cowcowing scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Cowcowing is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Cowcowing Details
| Postcode | 6485 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 19 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,333/week |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 235.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.0119616 |
| Longitude | 117.4490383 |
| Distance from Perth | 183 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Wyalkatchem |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 5 (26.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (57.9%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (15.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Cowcowing
Same Postcode (6485)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.