Cowandilla SA

Postcode 5033 · West Torrens LGA

Cowandilla is a small community in South Australia within the West Torrens local government area (postcode 5033). With a population of 1,455, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Greek.

The median house price in Cowandilla is $1.0 million, having grown strongly 8.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $522. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Cowandilla is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1051, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the West Torrens LGA is moderate at 5,636 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Cowandilla offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 14.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +8.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$950K Near Median
Affordability14.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+8.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education7/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
8.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,455
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,310
Personal Income /wk$589
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (West Torrens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,636
Total Incidents82
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1051
Total Students341
Government1
Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1051
Data: 2025-Q4