Cowell, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Cowell is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,124. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,124 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Cowell

Cowell

Cowell is a coastal town on Franklin Harbor on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula, in South Australia on the Lincoln Highway 111 km south of the major town of Whyalla. It is 493 km by road from Adelaide.

People

Population1,124
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,124
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-33.6823°, 136.9212°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cowell

Cowell is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,124. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Cowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area798.9 sq mi (2,069.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates33.6823°S, 136.9212°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 5, 2010.

Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 24 km
Jun 9, 1996 40 km WNW of Tumby Bay, Australia M4.4 132 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 53 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 51 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 55 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 100 km
Nov 8, 2002 33 km N of Tumby Bay, Australia M2.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Cowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Cowell

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cowell Area School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cowell

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Cowell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agricultural Museum
Franklin Harbour Historical Museum

Hotels in Cowell

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Hotel
Franklin Harbour Hotel

Restaurants in Cowell

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sabaidee Bor
The Fish Box Kiosk
The Salty Camel

Cafes in Cowell

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Lunch Room

Veterinaries in Cowell

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowell Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Cowell

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Cowell
Express Fuels 24/7
Star Motors

Banks in Cowell

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank SA

Golf Courses in Cowell

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowell Golf Club

Airports Near Cowell

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cleve AirportCVCMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kadina Airport-Small Airport
Kimba Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cowell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cowell LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cowell

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cowell Lutheran Church
Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

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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What is the population of Cowell?

Cowell has a population of 1,124 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 798.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cowell?

Cowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.

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