Moving to Canowindra NSW 2804
What the official numbers say about living in Canowindra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $220 a week, against a median household income of $1,099 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Canowindra grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,381 → 2,437 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, United States, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, German, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Canowindra scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest airport: Cowra Airport, 31.1 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 238 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 3 parks — see them all on the Canowindra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Edwards Catholic Primary School 500 m · Canowindra Public School 650 m · Canowindra High School 1.4 km
Groceries: Foodworks 250 m · IGA 250 m
Parks and reserves: Memorial Park 300 m · Lions Park 550 m · Morris Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Canowindra, most often seen first: Common Starling · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Northern Superb Fairy-wren · Grey Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Canowindra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canowindra here | 2,437 | — | 3/10 | 14% |
| Cowra | 10,145 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
| Woodstock | 792 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Eugowra | 862 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Manildra | 822 | — | 3/10 | 23% |
| Mandurama | 345 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Molong | 2,595 | — | 5/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cabonne — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Calare — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2804 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Canowindra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $220 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,381 people to 2,437. It sits about 238 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Cabonne council, and the federal seat is Calare.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Cowra · Woodstock · Eugowra · Manildra · Mandurama · Molong.
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