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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,437

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

163

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft47 (28.8%)
Assault31 (19.0%)
Malicious damage to property25 (15.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment19 (11.7%)
Sexual offences8 (4.9%)

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

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Education

Schools in Canowindra.

Local schools for Canowindra

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Government School Catchment

Canowindra Public School

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Canowindra High School

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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.

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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