Hilltops
Cowra
Cowra at a glance
Median house
$455,000
+9.8% year on year
Median unit
$195,120
Sales data pending
Days on market
36
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Cowra.
Cowra is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$455,000
+9.8% over the past year. Median unit price $195,120.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$455,000
+9.8% annual growth
$195,120
Sales data pending
36
Average days to sell
10,145
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.63%
Based on $455,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.13%
Based on $195,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+9.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202636 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +9.8%/yr
2021
$285K
5-year change
+60%
2026
$455K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,145
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,131
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.
4
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cowra.
Local schools for Cowra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mulyan Public School
Cowra Public School
Holman Place School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Cowra.
- What is the median house price in Cowra?
- The median house price in Cowra, NSW 2794 is $455,000. The median unit price is $195,120. Annual growth is +9.8%.
- What is the Cowra postcode?
- Cowra is in the 2794 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Cowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Cowra?
- There are 7 schools serving Cowra on this page, including St Raphael's Catholic School Cowra, Mulyan Public School, Cowra Public School.
- How walkable is Cowra?
- Cowra has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Cowra?
- Cowra is close to Noonbinna, Westville, Wattamondara, Billimari, Mount Collins.
- What is the population of Cowra?
- Cowra has approximately 10,145 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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