Cowell
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Cowell is a charming coastal town on the Eyre Peninsula, best known for its oyster farming and relaxed rural character. With a small population, it offers visitors a friendly, laid-back vibe and beautiful views of Franklin Harbour.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,124
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-33.68°, 136.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,840
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
77
English
100
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
46.1°C
Record Low
0.9°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
275 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
CCW
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.