Cowan Cowan
QLD 4025 • Queensland
About Cowan Cowan
Cowan Cowan is a tiny beachfront locality on the western coast of Moreton Island, within the City of Brisbane, Queensland. Accessible only by ferry from the mainland, the settlement sits facing the sheltered waters of Moreton Bay and recorded just 27 residents in the 2021 census. The locality forms part of Moreton Island National Park, making it one of Australia's most unique and naturally intact coastal communities.
Known as a peaceful holiday village, Cowan Cowan draws visitors and part-time residents with its vehicle-free beachfront, excellent fishing, snorkelling and paddleboarding conditions. Historic World War II gun emplacements are located right on the beach, adding a heritage dimension to the natural setting. The area attracts families and nature lovers who value the island's dunes, freshwater lakes and clear bay waters, with ferry services from Scarborough providing the main link to Brisbane.
Cowan Cowan falls under postcode 4025 and is governed by the Brisbane Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bonner, while state elections fall under the Redcliffe electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access is by vehicle ferry from Scarborough (Redcliffe Peninsula). No road or rail link to the mainland; the island is car-accessible by barge but speeds are limited to 4WD sand tracks.
Within Cowan Cowan the beachfront village is walkable, but access to all services requires a ferry crossing to the mainland.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Brisbane Local Government Area, which contains Cowan Cowan. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.