Living in
Cowra, NSW

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Cowra Statistics

Location Details

  • Region

    Central NSW

  • Population

    12,724

  • Nearest Capital

    196km

  • Nearest Airport

    Canberra 196km

  • Median House Price

    $396,000
  • May Temp °C
    19 / 8

Cowra is a small town in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia.
Cowra is located approximately 310 m above sea level, on the banks of the Lachlan River, in the Lachlan Valley.

Cowra
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Cowra

Hospital
7
Doctors & Allied Health
16
Library
2
Post Office
6
Bars & Eateries
39
Groceries & Convenience
4
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Cowra
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

-71%
Property in Cowra

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$396,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$816

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$200,000

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2024]

Property for Sale in Cowra

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    Cowra
    Jobs

    Regional Australia is home to thousands of rewarding and diverse jobs. Take a look at the jobs that are currently available in towns and regions that match your wants and needs.

    Jobs in Cowra

    Based on LGA data

    Median Salary Per Year

    $39,607

    Median Personal Income Per Week

    $761

    Median Family Income Per Week

    $1,427

    Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]

    Casual Childcare Positions Orange City Council
    Orange, Casual
    Posted: Jan 11
    Closes: Nov 24
    Lifeguard Orange City Council
    Orange, Casual
    Posted: Jan 21
    Closes: Nov 24
    Trainee Diploma Trained Educator Orange City Council
    Orange, Contract
    Posted: Mar 14
    Closes: Jun 12
    Aerodrome Reporting Officer Part-Time Orange City Council
    Orange, Part-time
    Posted: Apr 22
    Closes: May 05
    Casual Disability Support Worker Orange City Council
    Orange, Casual
    Posted: Apr 22
    Closes: May 16
    Supervisor - Civil Projects Orange City Council
    Orange, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 22
    Closes: May 05
    EOI to work with Parkes Shire Council Parkes Shire Council
    Parkes, NSW Full-time
    Posted: Dec 19
    Closes: Jun 30
    Casual Early Childhood Educator Bathurst Regional Council
    Bathurst, NSW Casual
    Posted: Sep 20
    Closes: Dec 29
    Animal Attendant - Casual Bathurst Regional Council
    Bathurst, NSW Casual
    Posted: Jan 24
    Closes: Dec 28
    Manager Governance Upper Lachlan Shire Council
    Crookwell, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 09
    Closes: Jul 08
    Manager Human Resources Upper Lachlan Shire Council
    Crookwell, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 16
    Closes: May 06
    Support Assistant Community Care - Casual Bland Shire Council
    West Wyalong, Casual
    Posted: Feb 27
    Closes: May 27
    Plant Operator 2 - Town and Village Maintenance Bland Shire Council
    West Wyalong, Full-time
    Posted: Feb 27
    Closes: May 27
    Construction Worker - Town & Village Maintenance, Parks & Gardens Bland Shire Council
    West Wyalong, Full-time
    Posted: Feb 27
    Closes: May 27
    Plant Operator 2 - Rural Bland Shire Council
    West Wyalong, Full-time
    Posted: Mar 07
    Closes: Jun 05
    Cleaner - Part Time Bland Shire Council
    West Wyalong, Part-time
    Posted: Mar 12
    Closes: Jun 10
    Casual Customer Service Officer Bland Shire Council
    West Wyalong, Casual
    Posted: Mar 27
    Closes: Jun 25
    Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater Goulburn Mulwaree Council
    Goulburn, New South Wales Full-time
    Posted: Apr 15
    Closes: May 07
    Natural Area Management Officer (Readvertised) Lithgow City Council
    Lithgow, NSW Full-time
    Posted: Apr 18
    Closes: May 07
    Principal Planner Snowy Valleys Council
    Tumut, Full-time
    Posted: Dec 20
    Closes: Jun 30
    Senior Arborist Tree Management Wingecarribee Shire Council
    Moss Vale, Full-time
    Posted: Feb 22
    Closes: May 22
    Director Corporate Strategy & Resourcing Wingecarribee Shire Council
    Moss Vale, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 19
    Closes: May 05
    Manager People & Culture Wingecarribee Shire Council
    Moss Vale, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 19
    Closes: May 05
    Team Leader, Transport Construction Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Mar 12
    Closes: Jun 10
    Trainee - Civil Construction Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Mar 21
    Closes: Jun 19
    Grants and Contributions Accountant Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 10
    Closes: May 06
    Strategic Planner Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 17
    Closes: May 13
    Gardener (Bushland Management) Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 22
    Closes: May 20
    Student Building Surveyor Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 24
    Closes: May 20
    Manager, Strategic Asset Planning Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 23
    Closes: May 20
    Community Programs Officer Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Part-time
    Posted: Apr 23
    Closes: May 13
    Manager, Development Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
    Queanbeyan, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 30
    Closes: May 27
    Trainee Rates Officer Wagga Wagga City Council
    Wagga Wagga, Full-time
    Posted: Mar 01
    Closes: May 30
    Learning and Development Officer Wagga Wagga City Council
    Wagga Wagga, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 12
    Closes: May 05
    Civic Theatre Venue and Events Trainee Wagga Wagga City Council
    Wagga Wagga, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 19
    Closes: Jul 18
    Senior Traffic Operations Engineer Wagga Wagga City Council
    Wagga Wagga, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 22
    Closes: May 06
    People and Culture Business Partner Riverina Water County Council
    Wagga Wagga, Full-time
    Posted: Apr 04
    Closes: Jul 03

    Cowra
    Education

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    Number of Institutions

    11

    Data sources:

    Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

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    Schools And Universities in Cowra

    Education within 25KM of Cowra

    6 Childcare Centres
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    goodstart early learning cowra
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    carinya early childhood centre
    cowra family day care
    north cowra children's centre
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    4 Primary Schools
    Mulyan Public School
    Cowra Public School
    Holmwood Public School
    OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra 
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    1 High School
    Cowra High School

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