The locality consists mostly of rural land holdings mixed with some smaller farms and residences, however there is also a small industrial area and power station close to the Stuart Highway.
Demographics
As of the 2021 Australian census, 1,293 people resided in Cossack,[1] up from 1,223 in the 2016 census.[3] The median age of persons in Cossack was 39 years. There were more males than females, with 51.1% of the population male and 48.9% female. The average household size was 2.8 people per household.[1]