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Eugowra

NSW 2806 · Cabonne

862 (2021)856 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Cabonne local government area (est. 15,882 residents)

46
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

862
Population
$461K
Median house (2026)
53
Safety score
74
Transport score

Eugowra is a moderate growth suburb in Cabonne, NSW 2806, about 269km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $461K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 257km inland. Eugowra has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.

269.1 km
To Sydney CBD
257.5 km
To coast
$320/wk
Median rent (house)
2.3 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

862
Population
50
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Cabonne LGA population (est. 2025)15,882
Median household income (weekly)$1,245
vs NSW median-32.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$50,245/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -16%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2806 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher15.3%
Born in Australia78.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse312 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (2.67%), Germany (0.7%), New Zealand (0.7%), Ireland (0.46%), Netherlands (0.35%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.35%), German (0.35%), Tagalog (0.35%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$461K
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$320 / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)3.6%
Days on market (house)24 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

53
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling116/100k
1
Steal from dwelling116/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft232/100k
8
Domestic assault928/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault232/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 29 (all categories, latest year)3,364 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

8

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 942 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School EugowraPrimary · CatholicICSEA 939
  • Eugowra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

74
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency2.5/hr
Nearest train stationEugowra Coach Stop (2.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.4% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
18.1%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.7%
Education & Training
10.7%
Retail Trade
9.2%
Construction
7.1%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
9.5°C
Winter max
900mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
77 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (79/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLachlan Health Service Forbes (31.4 km)
Nearest vet32.0 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (211.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

46

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
7
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

51

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

3
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

90

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
7
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

66

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.16

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

70

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.16

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
13
Residential places

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

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.17%
Projected population 20411,012
Projected households 2041382

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Eugowra

Is Eugowra safe?

Eugowra has a residential safety score of 53/100, 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 3,364 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Eugowra?

In Eugowra, the median house price is $461K. Median weekly house rent is $320.

How far is Eugowra from Sydney CBD?

Eugowra is about 269.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Eugowra?

Eugowra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 939 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Eugowra?

Eugowra has a transport score of 74/100, including 1 train station.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.