Average rent in Cowra, NSW2026

Cowra is part of the Cowra council area and sits 237km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 9,273 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $230/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 30% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$230/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,273

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Sydney
237 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
7%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Cowra

Renting in Cowra

Cowra 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: 66% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 30% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (90%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 9,273, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 7% of residents were born overseas. Cowra is 237km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Cowra?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Cowra, NSW was $230. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Cowra rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Cowra came in at $230 — 46% below. Cowra sits 237km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Cowra have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Cowra's $230/week (ABS 2021) include Albury Surrounds, Griffith Surrounds, Temora. Narromine, Tenterfield, Rookwood Cemetery sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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