Cowra
NSW 2794 · Cowra
10,145 (2021) → 9,935 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cowra is a stable suburb in Cowra, NSW 2794, about 237km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $462K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 216km inland. Cowra has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 29/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2794 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.32%), New Zealand (0.6%), India (0.42%), Philippines (0.42%), Germany (0.34%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.3%), Greek (0.24%), Mandarin (0.23%), Malayalam (0.19%), Punjabi (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 909 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Raphael's Catholic School CowraCombined · CatholicICSEA 985
- OneSchool Global NSW - CowraPrimary · IndependentICSEA 963
- Holmwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 920
- Mulyan Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 896
- Cowra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 895
- Cowra High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 884
- Holman Place SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 822
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cowra
Is Cowra safe?
Cowra has a residential safety score of 29/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,000 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cowra?
In Cowra, the median house price is $462K and the median unit price is $398K. Median weekly house rent is $410.
How far is Cowra from Sydney CBD?
Cowra is about 236.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Cowra?
Cowra has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 909 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cowra?
Cowra has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.