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Cowra NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cowra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cowra NSW is 10,145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cowra is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Cowra is $230 per week ($997 per month). Cowra has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Cowra has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cowra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowra is $1,235.

There were 310 recorded offences in Cowra in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (90 offences).

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Cowra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cowra Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$617/wk

$32,084 per year

#6818 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,235/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cowra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (4,965) Female 51.1% (5,179)

Population Density

11.5

people per km²

10,145 people · 885.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,449

Family income/wk

Cowra Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cowra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.3% 1,701 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.7% 1,073 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cowra Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

1.3%

India

0.6%

Germany

0.5%

China

0.3%

Fiji

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.1%

Croatia

0.1%

Iran

0.1%

Greece

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cowra Religion

No Religion

28.3%

Catholic

28.3%

Anglican

23.1%

Not stated

9.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Brethren

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cowra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cowra Languages Spoken at Home

Other

56.9%

Australian Indigenous

8.4%

Greek

7.2%

Mandarin

7.2%

Malayalam

5.4%

Khmer

5.4%

Afrikaans

4.8%

Hindi

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cowra Employment

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Employed full-time

32.2% 2,408 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 1,433 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 247 people

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Not in labour force

45.3% 3,388 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cowra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.1%

Bachelor Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cowra Occupation

Professionals

20.3%

Managers

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Labourers

8.5%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cowra Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.9%

Engineering

17.5%

Education

12.6%

Society & Culture

11.9%

Health

11.6%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

Creative Arts

1.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

Information Technology

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cowra Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cowra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cowra Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 3,656

↔️

Separated

3.8% 317

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Divorced

10.2% 848

🕊️

Widowed

8.5% 709

👤

Never married

33.8% 2,821

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cowra Ancestry

Australian

34.1%

English

32.6%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

7.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.2%

Other

3.6%

German

2.6%

Italian

0.9%

Dutch

0.8%

Maltese

0.5%

Greek

0.5%

Chinese

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cowra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.1%

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Pre-school

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cowra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.0% 1,699

✅

No need for assistance

91.0% 17,142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cowra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.1% 1,466

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 6,224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cowra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.9%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$800-$999/mo

14.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cowra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Walked only

5.0%

Truck

1.7%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Bus

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

Ferry

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cowra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.1%

1 vehicle

38.3%

2 vehicles

34.7%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cowra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

17.2%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

27.4%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cowra Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cowra Indigenous Population

10.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,961

Indigenous residents

17,006

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cowra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,130

Arthritis

493

Asthma

424

Diabetes

353

Lung condition

325

Heart disease

320

Cancer

194

Kidney disease

126

Stroke

121

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cowra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cowra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

33.7%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cowra Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 5

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 5

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Previously served

3.4% 266

👤

Never served

96.4% 7,492

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cowra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 1,147

—

Did not provide

85.1% 6,529

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cowra Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

27.7%

3 children

21.6%

4 children

10.1%

5+ children

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cowra When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

107

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cowra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cowra Household Size

1 person

33.4%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

10.1%

5 persons

5.2%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cowra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

7,964

Moved — same area (SA2)

570

Moved from NSW

538

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cowra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.6%

Step family — no other children

9.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Step family — other children present

0.7%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cowra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 310 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Domestic Violence

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Cowra Schools

schools nearby

government

963

avg ICSEA score

total students

OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra Independent

Primary · 4-6 · 18 students

963

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cowra Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,107/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cowra

Your weekly income

≈ $4,797/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $877/wk

Rent share 20.8%

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Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $15/wk

Bombala

Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $15/wk

Tumbarumba

Income: $677/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk

Cowra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

West Kempsey

Pop: 5,073 Income: $493/wk Rent: $290/wk

Hazelbrook

Pop: 5,077 Income: $802/wk Rent: $400/wk

Glenbrook

Pop: 5,078 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $490/wk

Glenfield Park

Pop: 5,078 Income: $808/wk Rent: $330/wk

Lake Munmorah

Pop: 5,084 Income: $625/wk Rent: $380/wk

Kiama Downs

Pop: 5,087 Income: $872/wk Rent: $490/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowra

What is the population of Cowra NSW?

The population of Cowra NSW is 10,145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².Cowra is ranked #629 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cowra?

The median personal income in Cowra NSW is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,107 per week.Family income is $1,449 per week.Cowra is ranked #6,818 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cowra?

Median rent in Cowra NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cowra ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cowra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cowra NSW is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cowra?

The median age in Cowra NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cowra a good suburb to live in?

Cowra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,145.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11099. All dollar figures in AUD.