Moving to Eugowra NSW 2806
What the official numbers say about living in Eugowra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $210 a week, against a median household income of $1,245 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Eugowra shrank 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (914 → 862 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Germany, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, German, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Eugowra scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest airport: Parkes Regional Airport, 35 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 268 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Eugowra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 600 m · Eugowra Public School 600 m
Groceries: Eugowra Supermarket & Newsagency 250 m
Parks and reserves: Byrne's Park 300 m · Memorial Park 400 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Eugowra, most often seen first: Magpie-lark · Common Starling · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Galah · Willie Wagtail · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Eugowra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugowra here | 862 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Canowindra | 2,437 | — | 3/10 | 14% |
| Parkes | 11,324 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Forbes | 8,157 | — | 3/10 | 5% |
| Manildra | 822 | — | 3/10 | 23% |
| Cowra | 10,145 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
| Grenfell | 2,600 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
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 2806 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Eugowra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $210 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 914 people to 862. It sits about 268 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: Canowindra · Parkes · Forbes · Manildra · Cowra · Grenfell.
Keep an eye on Eugowra
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.