SA · Mid Murray Council
Cowirra, 5238
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- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Cowirra is a residential smaller community in Mid Murray with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Population
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $887
- Dwelling vacancy
- 36%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 114
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 51.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 0 / 6
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
41 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain79 EAST FRONT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Under Assessment
- Retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Construct a concrete retaining wall and rebuild old boat rampLOT 4 KENNY RD COWIRRA SA 5238;LOT 556 KENNY RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Garage (Hard copy submitted)20 LAHNE RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding24 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
January 2026
- Pipeline Infrastructure (realignment of existing pipeline)577 COWIRRA SWAMP RD COWIRRA SA 5238;LOT 102 COWIRRA SWAMP RD COWIRRA SA 5238Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations and additions to an existing tourist accommodation cabin10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
September 2025
- Internal building work, bathroom added to approved shed1 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
July 2025
- Pipeline infrastructure and associated pump shedLOT 523 COWIRRA SWAMP RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)2036C BURDETT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
March 2025
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers23 RUNDLE RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Carport (freestanding)1 EDWARD TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
September 2024
- Verandah attached to existing dwellingLOT 698 EDWARD TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
July 2024
- River Structure (replacement jetty)11 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling and freestanding carport (outbuilding) with associated retaining wall and earthworks (replacing the existing dwelling).1 KENNY RD COWIRRA SA 5238Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding1 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing shed1 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a domestic outbuilding23 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and outbuilding (shed) and the construction of a dwelling with associated covered verandah (UMR), decks, outdoor stairs, rainwater tank and ancillary earthworks in a floodplain29 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
October 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and associated structures and the construction of an elevation dwelling with attached verandah, stairs, balcony, porch and rainwater tanks (UMR).1 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
July 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding54 SCHULZ RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling (transportable)LOT 494 DABINETT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of an Agricultural Building270 DABINETT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (planning approval granted 22031905).17 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingLOT 3 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
May 2022
- Construction of a freestanding verandah over an existing swimming pool221 DABINETT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
March 2022
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing outbuilding10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
February 2022
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238;LOT 3 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
January 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding20 LAHNE RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Extension of roof over existing balcony.LOT 1 EDWARD TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
October 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence221 DABINETT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
July 2021
- Development involves an additional build of an ensuite bathroom , with walk- in wardrobe. this is to be connected to the main bedroom of the existing dwelling.1 EDWARD TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
- Carport with Front Roller Door27 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
June 2021
- Domestic Outbuilding79 EAST FRONT RD COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
May 2021
- New Elevated Dwelling8 LAURIE TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
April 2021
- Verandah and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain27 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MANNUM SLIPWAY & MOORINGS PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Alterations and additions to an existing tourist accommodation cabinplanning10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport (freestanding)planning1 EDWARD TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 06 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport with Front Roller Doorplanning27 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 06 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
- Construct a concrete retaining wall and rebuild old boat rampplanningLOT 4 KENNY RD COWIRRA SA 5238;LOT 556 KENNY RD COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 05 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing outbuildingplanning10182 HUNTER RD COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 22 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing shedplanning1 MURRAY TCE COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 23 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning24 PORTER ST COWIRRA SA 5238Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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