Full-time 26.0%Part-time 22.0%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 50.7%
Dwelling Types
Cowaramup
House 96.4%Semi-detached 2.1%Other 1.6%
Commute Mode
Cowaramup
Car 76.8%Transit 2.0%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 3.8%WFH 16.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.3%
England
6.8%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
0.7%
Vietnam
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
94.3%
Italian
0.4%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cowaramup
Is Cowaramup safe?
Cowaramup has a safety score of 94/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) (71/100), Gnarabup (87/100), Yallingup (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cowaramup?
Median weekly rent in Cowaramup is $835/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) ($800/wk), Gnarabup ($750/wk), Yallingup ($1000/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Cowaramup?
Cowaramup has a school rating of 58/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Cowaramup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cowaramup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cowaramup is $1.2M, up 14.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $798K. For renters, median weekly rent is $835/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) ($1.1M), Gnarabup ($2.8M), Yallingup ($4.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
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Cowaramup is a small, characterful South West town sitting in the heart of WA's Margaret River wine country. Famous for its 42 fibreglass cow sculptures and a Guinness World Record for cow-suit wearers, it punches well above its 4,000-person size in community spirit. Surrounded by wineries, forests, and within reach of spectacular coastline, it suits those chasing a quiet rural lifestyle with a strong local identity. Houses here have a median value of $1.20M and rent of $835/week, 18% above the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 94/100, the area rates 42 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 1 school scoring 58/100, education here is above average.
The population has a median age of 39 and earns $1,925/week per household.