Cowra NSW 2794 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Cowra is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2794). The median sale price is $480k (+134% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $400/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.3%. It has a population of about 10,145 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $300,000 |
| 2022 | $356,500 |
| 2023 | $380,000 |
| 2024 | $401,250 |
| 2025 | $440,000 |
| 2026 | $480,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $215 |
| 3-bedroom | $400 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (80% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 10,145
- Median age: 46
- Median weekly household income: $1,107
- Average household size: 2.3
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 900 · 13th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 897 · 14th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Cowra
- Cowra High School · Secondary School
- Cowra Public School · Primary School
- Mulyan Public School · Primary School
- Holman Place School · Schools for Specific Purposes
- Holmwood Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Cowra Coach Stop (train), about 4.1 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Cowra?
The median sale price in Cowra NSW 2794 is $480,000, up 134% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Cowra?
The median weekly rent in Cowra (postcode 2794) is $400 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Cowra?
The estimated gross rental yield in Cowra is about 4.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Cowra?
Schools located in Cowra include Cowra High School, Cowra Public School, Mulyan Public School, Holman Place School, Holmwood Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Billimari 2804
- Bumbaldry 2794
- Canowindra 2804
- Darbys Falls 2793
- Koorawatha 2807
- Gooloogong 2805
- Wyangala 2808
- Mandurama 2792
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.