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NSW · Cabonne Council
Canowindra, 2804
Population
2,437
Growth (1 yr)
-0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,099/wk
Employment rate
50%
Languages at home
3.3%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Australian Indigenous languages, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Cabonne Council, Canowindra keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Canowindra snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (Census)
2,437
-0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#177
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
26th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 38.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3982nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1221st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #177 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #397 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $450
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Population growth
-0.1% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,437
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,099
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 121 of 1,052
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,100
- Employment rate
- 50%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 879 / 28 / 12 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 147
- Against the person
- 54
- Against property
- 68
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 130.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.2%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Non-Dwelling16
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment20
- Malicious Damage To Property26
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault9
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 953
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 26th
School list
- Canowindra High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 945 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 239 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
- Canowindra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 953 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 181 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School CanowindraPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 15%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
259 public transport stops in this suburb
- 216 Nangar Rd
- 670 Nangar Rd
- Blatchford St Before Gaskill St
- Leneva Lane At Nangar Rd
- Nangar Rd At Wenz Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lions ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Morris ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital (4.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Canowindra PharmacyGaskill StreetPharmacy
- Canowindra Soldiers Memorial HospitalHospital
- Dr Nicholas O'Ryan OAMBlatchford StreetDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 25
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 191 mm · ~24 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 216 mm · ~27 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 17 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care70 RODD STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Under Assessment
- Subdivision376 CRANKY ROCK ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Emergency work and repairs56 GASKILL STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport12 MCDONALD LANE CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool1 SHORT STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home4386 BELUBULA WAY CANOWINDRA 2804Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 BROOKMAN ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool568 RIVERS ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Subdivision1810 CANOWINDRA ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure873 RIVERS ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure113 RODD STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water treatment facility; Water supply systemCHURCH STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1113 GEORGE RUSSELL DRIVE CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
March 2026
- SubdivisionBROWNS AVENUE CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Water treatment facility; Water supply systemCHURCH STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Hot water systems5 VISTA LANE CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development64 WADDELL STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision5 ROBINSON STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure105 ICELY STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Subdivision1 LOCKWOOD ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture1979 LONGS CORNER ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development20 BELMORE STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing5/830723, 1936 Canowindra Rd CANOWINDRA NSW 2804Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 CABLE STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 BROOKMAN ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Subdivision38 WADDELL STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool1 SHORT STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space45 BELMORE STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
September 2025
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure177 WIANAMATTA ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
August 2025
- SubdivisionTILGA STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space45 BELMORE STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Shipping containers4 ROBINSON STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure3559 CARGO ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home2 TILGA STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport45 CLYBURN STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 CLYBURN STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 CABLE STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure74 BANGAROO QUARRY ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah93 WIANAMATTA ROAD CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 BLATCHFORD STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
April 2025
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Plant nursery2304 GEORGE RUSSELL DRIVE CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure100 RODD STREET CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure210 HILLCREST LANE CANOWINDRA 2804Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 41.0 km away).
Coalition 71.4%Labor 28.6%
9.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CanowindraLabor 28.6% · Coalition 71.4% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- CargoLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.4% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- CudalLabor 24.5% · Coalition 75.5% TPP (2025)28.1 km away
- EugowraLabor 25.4% · Coalition 74.6% TPP (2025)31.0 km away
- LyndhurstLabor 18.3% · Coalition 81.7% TPP (2025)37.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Cabonne Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.