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Cowandilla, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Cowandilla is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,390. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,390 Population 2/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$19,908 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,908 median income, 5.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Cowandilla

Cowandilla

Cowandilla is a western suburb in Adelaide, South Australia, in the City of West Torrens. It is located a few kilometres west of the CBD, close to Adelaide Airport. Sir Donald Bradman Drive crosses the middle of the suburb.

People

Population1,390
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,908
Per Capita$19,908
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership57.9%
Housing Units556

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,390
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-34.9322°, 138.5593°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,908
Median Age41.0 years

About Cowandilla

Cowandilla is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,390. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Cowandilla has a population of 1,390 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,390
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cowandilla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cowandilla is $19,908, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,908 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $383, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 132 business establishments.

Income: Cowandilla vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,908
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,908
Avg Weekly Wage$383

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)132

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cowandilla is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 57.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 556 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.9%
Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Housing Units556

Property Tax

Climate in Cowandilla

Cowandilla has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 421 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 16.9° / 29° 17.8
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 16.9° / 28.4° 18.7
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.7° 18.9
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 12.2° / 22.4° 30.5
May 14.3°C / 58°F 9.9° / 18.7° 46.7
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 7.8° / 16° 58.9
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 7.3° / 15.2° 51.2
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 7.6° / 16.2° 49.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.5° / 18.9° 48.0
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 11° / 21.5° 34.5
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13.7° / 24.8° 24.8
Dec 20.8°C / 69°F 15.1° / 26.5° 22.1
Cowandilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9322°N, 138.5593°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 145 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 138 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 95 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 31 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 60 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 148 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 116 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 35 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 99 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 15 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 83 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 40 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 100 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 129 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 86 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 127 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 70 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Cowandilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Cowandilla

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cowandilla Primary School
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Radio Stations near Cowandilla

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Cowandilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Bay Discovery Centre
Beaumont House - National Trust
Carrick Hill
Charles Sturt Museum
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
Marion Historic Village Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Rail Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Uniting Church in Australia History Centre
Unley Museum
Vickers Vimy Exhibition
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in Cowandilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barr Smith Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Flinders University Central Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Goodwood Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Hindmarsh Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Library0.0
Marion Cultural Centre Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library)0.0
Noarlunga Library0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Park Holme Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Port Adelaide Library0.0
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch0.0
Prospect Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Sturt Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
West Torrens Library0.0
Woodcroft Library0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Cowandilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Brickworks Market
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport
The People’s Market

Restaurants in Cowandilla

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schnithouse Hilton

Clinics in Cowandilla

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cowandilla Children’s Centre (CaFHS)

Breweries in Cowandilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Boys
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing
Pirate Life
Yellow Matter
Yellow Matter

Stadiums & Teams in Cowandilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cowandilla

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Ardrossan AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cowandilla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Agency - Hilton 5033

Treatment Centers in Cowandilla

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowandilla

What is the population of Cowandilla?

Cowandilla has a population of 1,390 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Cowandilla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,908, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cowandilla?

Cowandilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cowandilla?

The unemployment rate in Cowandilla is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $383. There are 132 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cowandilla?

The median home value in Cowandilla is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 57.9%.

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