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Cowra, NSW 2794
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$480,000
market range $450K-$525K
Median Unit
$275,000
market range $250K-$425K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.7%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
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Cowra market and investor summary
Cowra (NSW 2794) runs a median house price of $480K, with houses yielding a gross 4.3%. House prices have moved +7.7% over the past year. At 1.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Cowra: people, income and schools
Cowra is home to around 10,145 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 46, skewed a little older, and families account for 64% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $58,000 a year, or roughly $1,110 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.3 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 80 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 10,145
- -2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $58,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 64%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 941
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Walk score
- 80/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Cowra
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Search Cowra listings →Frequently asked questions about Cowra
What should I check before investing in Cowra?
Cowra has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.7% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.7% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Cowra?
The median property price in Cowra, NSW 2794 is $480K for houses and $275K for units.
What rental yield does Cowra show?
The gross rental yield in Cowra is 4.3% for houses and 4.7% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Cowra?
House prices in Cowra are up 7.7% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Cowra?
The current vacancy rate in Cowra is 1.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Cowra?
Cowra has a population of approximately 10,145 residents, with a median age of 46.
What schools are near Cowra?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Cowra. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Cowra affordable to buy in?
A median house in Cowra costs about 8.3 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Cowra's population growing?
The population of Cowra has fallen about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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