Cowan at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
631
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Cowan.
The postcode for Cowan is 2081 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Cowan (2081) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Cowan has roughly 631 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cowan scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowan's population at 631, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
631
Median age
41
Family households
84%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$575/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$515/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
631
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
39
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
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cowan.
Local schools for Cowan
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Government School Catchment
Cowan Public School
Wideview Public School
Berowra Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cowan.
- What is the Cowan postcode?
- Cowan is in the 2081 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Cowan?
- Cowan is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2081. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $575, for units it's $515.
- What schools are in Cowan?
- There are 8 schools serving Cowan on this page, including Cowan Public School, Wideview Public School, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cowan?
- Cowan has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cowan?
- Cowan is close to Berowra Heights, Berowra Waters, Cottage Point, Berowra, Brooklyn.
- What is the population of Cowan?
- The population of Cowan is approximately 631 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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