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VIC · Wellington Council

Cowwarr, VIC, 3857

Current weather

13°COvercast

70% humidity · 9.6 km/h wind · 17.3° / 7.7° today · 2.9 mm rain

Desirability index

18.7/100

#427 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Cowwarr is a small locality in the Wellington area, home to around 389 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 29 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 74.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
389
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,571
Dwelling vacancy
13.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 144
Median monthly mortgage
$1,262
Employment rate
54.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 0 / 0

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 (2026)
29
Against the person
6
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
74.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
65.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-17.1%

Most common offence types

  • A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officer2
  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer9

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
917
  • Cowwarr Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • McEwan Rd/Traralgon - Maffra Rd
  • Railway St/Traralgon - Maffra Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

2 planning-related records

2020· 2 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a domestic shed. Buildings and works associated with construction of a domestic shed.
    62 Downings RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use of land for a takeway food premises (mobile coffee van). Use of land for a take way food premises (mobile coffee van).
    37 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • FORMER COWWARR BUTTER FACTORYNH1282

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
18.7/100
Cohort rank
#427 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • FORMER COWWARR BUTTER FACTORYheritageNH1282
  • Buildings and works associated with construction of a domestic shed. Buildings and works associated with construction of a domestic shed.planning62 Downings RoadLodged 30 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a takeway food premises (mobile coffee van). Use of land for a take way food premises (mobile coffee van).planning37 Main StreetLodged 13 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • McEwan Rd/Traralgon - Maffra Rdtransport
  • Railway St/Traralgon - Maffra Rdtransport
  • Cowwarr Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary
  • A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officercrime2
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime3

Data sources & freshness

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