Canowindra, NSW 2804 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Canowindra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2804, home to 2,437 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cowra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 241 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,437
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,099 /week
- Median personal income
- $609 /week
- Median family income
- $1,471 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cabonne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,100
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Canowindra Public School
- Canowindra High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 51 bus stops
- Ryall St After Ferguson St
- Canowindra Memorial Park, Gaskill St
- Ferguson St At Ryall St
- Blatchford St Before Gaskill St
- Gaskill St Before Ferguson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 48.4% of the 1,350 resolvable premises in Canowindra. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 48.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 163 across postcode 2804 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 51 violent offences, 36 theft, 30 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Canowindra?
Canowindra (NSW 2804) had 2,437 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Cabonne local government area.
What is the median rent in Canowindra?
The median advertised rent in Canowindra is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Canowindra?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Canowindra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Canowindra Public School (0.5 km), Canowindra High School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Canowindra?
Canowindra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (48.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Canowindra?
Across postcode 2804, 163 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (51), theft (36), property damage (30). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Canowindra?
51 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Canowindra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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