Cowra, NSW 2794
HilltopsAll suburbs in postcode 2794
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Median house price
$452,500
+7.7% over the past year.
Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Cowra at a glance
- Median unit
- $256,000
- Weekly rent
- $400
- Houses
- Population
- 10.1k
- Median age 46
Prices: Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2794), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Cowra
Houses change hands at $452,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (202 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $256,000, roughly 43% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.7%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $91,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Cowra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2794)
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What to know about Cowra
Cowra (2794) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW. The median house here is $452,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Cowra has roughly 10,145 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
Cowra scores 4/100 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 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 573 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Cowra
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 15/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Cowra's population at 10,145, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.60% (median rent $400/wk against a $452,500 price tag). Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.60%
- On the $452,500 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +7.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
601 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 573 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 33.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.6°C
Rainfall by month
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 Cowra
- What is the median house price in Cowra?
- The median house price in Cowra, NSW 2794 is $452,500 (median of 202 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $256,000. Annual growth is +7.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Cowra?
- A useful starting point is the Cowra median house price of $452,500 (units $256,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Cowra a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Cowra is 4.6%: the median weekly house rent is $400 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2794), June 2026) against the median house price of $452,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Cowra is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Cowra postcode?
- Cowra is in the 2794 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Cowra?
- Cowra is a suburb in the Hilltops area, NSW 2794.
- What is the average rent in Cowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400.
- 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?
- The population of Cowra is approximately 10,145 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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