Average rent in Corowa, NSW2026

Corowa sits in the Federation local government area, 501km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 5,595 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $230/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 24% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$230/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,595

ABS 2021

Median age
52
Distance to Sydney
501 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Federation

Renting in Corowa

Corowa sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $230/week — 46% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 73% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 24% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (83%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 5,595, the median age is 52, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 8% of residents were born overseas. Corowa is 501km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Corowa?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Corowa, NSW was $230. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Corowa rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Corowa sat at $230 — 46% below the state average. The suburb is 501km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (83% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Corowa have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Corowa's $230/week (ABS 2021): Albury Surrounds, Griffith Surrounds, Temora. On the higher end, you've got Narromine, Tenterfield, Rookwood Cemetery. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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