Cowalla
WA 6503 • Western Australia
About Cowalla
Cowalla is a small rural locality in the Gingin area north of Perth in WA, situated approximately 65 kilometres from Perth CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 110 square kilometres of mixed farming and native bushland north of Perth.
The nearest town of Gingin, approximately 15 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Gingin is a small town on the way to the Pinnacles and Cervantes, set in transitional country between Perth's suburbs and the wheatbelt. There is no public transport serving Cowalla; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Cowalla falls under postcode 6503 and is governed by the Gingin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6503
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6503 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6503; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Gingin is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Daw Street