Canowindra at a glance
Population
2,437
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Canowindra.
The postcode for Canowindra is 2804 (NSW).
Canowindra (2804) sits in the Cowra region of NSW.
Canowindra has roughly 2,437 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canowindra's population at 2,437, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,437
Median age
48
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,437
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
163
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canowindra.
Local schools for Canowindra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canowindra Public School
Canowindra High School
Non-Government Schools
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra
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Frequently asked
About Canowindra.
- What is the Canowindra postcode?
- Canowindra is in the 2804 postcode, in NSW, in the Cowra region.
- Where is Canowindra?
- Canowindra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2804, in the Cowra region.
- What is the average rent in Canowindra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Canowindra?
- There are 3 schools serving Canowindra on this page, including Canowindra Public School, St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra, Canowindra High School.
- What suburbs are near Canowindra?
- Canowindra is close to Moorbel, Billimari, Nyrang Creek, Burdett, Cranbury.
- What is the population of Canowindra?
- The population of Canowindra is approximately 2,437 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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