Moree Plains Shire Council

Rowena

NSW2387

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.

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Day to day

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

172

Median age: 31

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Sexual offences1 (25.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (25.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (25.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (25.0%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rowena.

Local schools for Rowena

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Government School Catchment

Rowena Public School

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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.

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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