Forbes Shire Council
Lake Cowal
Lake Cowal at a glance
Median house
$264,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$190,080
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
43
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Lake Cowal.
Lake Cowal is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$264,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $190,080.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$264,000
Sales data pending
$190,080
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
43
Median age: 32
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.43%
Based on $264,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading7.25%
Based on $190,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
43
Median age
32
Family households
50%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Cowal.
Local schools for Lake Cowal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bedgerabong Public School
Caragabal Public School
Wyalong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Lake Cowal.
- What is the median house price in Lake Cowal?
- The median house price in Lake Cowal, NSW 2671 is $264,000. The median unit price is $190,080. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lake Cowal postcode?
- Lake Cowal is in the 2671 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Cowal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Lake Cowal?
- There are 3 schools serving Lake Cowal on this page, including Bedgerabong Public School, Caragabal Public School, Wyalong Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Cowal?
- Lake Cowal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Cowal?
- Lake Cowal is close to Corinella, Burcher, Back Creek, Girral, Wirrinya.
- What is the population of Lake Cowal?
- Lake Cowal has approximately 43 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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