Cowan, NSW 2081 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cowan is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2081, home to 631 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 28 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,250 /week
- Median personal income
- $852 /week
- Median family income
- $2,487 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $515 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,290
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Cowan Public School
- Wideview Public School
- Berowra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 4 bus stops
- Cowan Public School, Chandler Av
- Pacific Hwy Opp Cowan Station
- Cowan Station, Platform 2
- Cowan Station, Platform 1
- Cowan Station, Pacific Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 27.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.6% of the 236 resolvable premises in Cowan. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 49.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 127 across postcode 2081 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 40 theft, 21 property damage, 18 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cowan?
Cowan (NSW 2081) had 631 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Cowan?
The median advertised rent in Cowan is $515/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cowan?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cowan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cowan Public School (0.1 km), Wideview Public School (3.4 km), Berowra Public School (3.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cowan?
Cowan is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cowan?
Across postcode 2081, 127 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (40), property damage (21), violent (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cowan?
In Cowan, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (27.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cowan?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cowan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops, 2 train 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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