Cowper, NSW 2460

Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2460

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 3 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Cowper

Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460)

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What to know about Cowper

Cowper (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Cowper has roughly 88 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Cowper scores 0/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,063 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Cowper

Schools serving Cowper: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Cowper Public School

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Ulmarra Public School

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Lawrence Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Cowper's population at 88, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
88
Median age
48
Family households
89%
Lone person
17%
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
25%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

4 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft1 (25.0%)
Assault1 (25.0%)
Against justice procedures1 (25.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (25.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,063 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.6°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Cowper

What is the Cowper postcode?
Cowper is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Cowper?
Cowper is a suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2460.
What is the average rent in Cowper?
The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $415.
What schools are in Cowper?
There are 17 schools serving Cowper on this page, including Cowper Public School, Ulmarra Public School, Lawrence Public School.
How walkable is Cowper?
Cowper has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cowper?
Cowper is close to Brushgrove, Lower Coldstream, Coldstream, Calliope, Tyndale.
What is the population of Cowper?
The population of Cowper is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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