Kowmung at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,605
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Kowmung.
The postcode for Kowmung is 2787 (NSW).
Kowmung (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Kowmung has roughly 4,605 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kowmung 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kowmung's population at 4,605, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,605
Median age
48
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,605
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kowmung.
Local schools for Kowmung
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Government School Catchment
Katoomba High School
Megalong Public School
Katoomba Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kowmung.
- What is the Kowmung postcode?
- Kowmung is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Kowmung?
- Kowmung is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2787, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kowmung?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Kowmung?
- There are 20 schools serving Kowmung on this page, including Katoomba High School, Megalong Public School, Katoomba Public School.
- How walkable is Kowmung?
- Kowmung has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kowmung?
- Kowmung is close to Bimlow, Kanangra, Kedumba, Burragorang Valley, Yerranderie.
- What is the population of Kowmung?
- The population of Kowmung is approximately 4,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
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