Rowena, NSW 2387 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rowena is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2387, home to 172 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Moree Plains local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 509 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,731 /week
- Median personal income
- $916 /week
- Median family income
- $2,071 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Walgett
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $50 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 3%
Schools
- Rowena Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Rowena Rd After Rowena St
- Rowena Public School, Shaw St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 97.4% of the 38 resolvable premises in Rowena. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Node: 2.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 97.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 2387 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1 violent offences, 1 sexual offences, 1 property damage.
Other suburbs in Walgett
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rowena?
Rowena (NSW 2387) had 172 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Walgett local government area.
What is the median rent in Rowena?
The median advertised rent in Rowena is $50/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rowena?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Rowena covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rowena Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rowena?
Rowena is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (97.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rowena?
Across postcode 2387, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1), sexual offences (1), property damage (1). 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 Rowena?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rowena centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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