The size of Coverty is approximately 88.4 square kilometres. The population of Coverty in 2011 was 434 people. By 2016 the population was 174 showing a population decline of 59.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Coverty is 40-49 years. Households in Coverty are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Coverty work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 83% of the homes in Coverty were owner-occupied compared with 72.4% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $65,500.