Rowena at a glance
Population
172
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Rowena.
The postcode for Rowena is 2387 (NSW).
Rowena (2387) sits in the Moree Plains region of NSW.
Rowena has roughly 172 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rowena's population at 172, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
172
Median age
31
Family households
63%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$50/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
172
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rowena.
Local schools for Rowena
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Government School Catchment
Rowena Public School
Collarenebri Central School
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Frequently asked
About Rowena.
- What is the Rowena postcode?
- Rowena is in the 2387 postcode, in NSW, in the Moree Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Rowena?
- Rowena is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2387, in the Moree Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rowena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $50, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Rowena?
- There are 2 schools serving Rowena on this page, including Rowena Public School, Collarenebri Central School.
- What suburbs are near Rowena?
- Rowena is close to Bulyeroi, Bulyeroi, Bullarah, Cryon, Burren Junction.
- What is the population of Rowena?
- The population of Rowena is approximately 172 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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