NSW2804· Pop. 2,832Cowra

CANOWINDRA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$385,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

5.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-8.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CANOWINDRA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$430/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.55%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$248k

2021

$298k

2022

$435k

2023

$415k

2024

$343k

2025

$421k

2026

$385k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CANOWINDRA is a NSW suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.8%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,164/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.9%

73.6% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

18.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

241.0 km

Regional

Days on market

46 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

231.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

82/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2804

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1022

Canowindra Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 953

🎓Secondary (1)

Canowindra High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 945

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

76/ 100

2.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

973ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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