Cowra, NSW 2794 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cowra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2794, home to 10,145 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 235 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,145
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,107 /week
- Median personal income
- $617 /week
- Median family income
- $1,449 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cowra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,235
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Cowra Public School
- Holman Place School
- Mulyan Public School
- Cowra High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 39 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 90 bus stops
- Railway Lane After Brisbane St
- Cowra Services Club, Brisbane St
- Cowra Public School, Brisbane St
- Kendal St Before Fitzroy St
- Liverpool St After Brisbane St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.6% of the 5,440 resolvable premises in Cowra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 21.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 931 across postcode 2794 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 242 violent offences, 217 theft, 131 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cowra?
Cowra (NSW 2794) had 10,145 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Cowra local government area.
What is the median rent in Cowra?
The median advertised rent in Cowra is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cowra?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Cowra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cowra Public School (0.3 km), Holman Place School (1.2 km), Mulyan Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cowra?
Cowra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cowra?
Across postcode 2794, 931 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (242), theft (217), property damage (131). 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 Cowra?
90 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cowra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 39 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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