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NSW · Cowra Council
Koorawatha, 2807
Est. population · Jun 2025
266
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
52
Median income
$806/wk
Employment rate
41.6%
Languages at home
3.4%non-English
Most common: Hindi, Serbian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Koorawatha offers a slower smaller community life in Cowra Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Koorawatha snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
266
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.5%
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
#360
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
37th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
24th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 32.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5212th in Australia
- State rank
- 1678th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #360 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #697 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
266(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 24th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in NSW
- 24th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~250), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $806
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 246
- Median monthly mortgage
- $940
- Employment rate
- 41.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 176 / 17 / 0
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 75 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -44.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order2
- Domestic Violence Related Assault1
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment3
- Sexual Assault1
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences1
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
Public transport
43 public transport stops in this suburb
- Boorowa St At Olympic Hwy
- Campbell St At Ripon St
- Campbell St Before Railway St
- Nada Rd Opp Glenmore Rd
- Sutherland Rd At Allans Rd
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Koorawatha War Memorial ParkPark
- Terry Quinlivan Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Nearest hospital
- Cowra Health Service (23.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.6
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
- 31° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 138 mm · ~17 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 127 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 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· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers15 DEBOYNE STREET KOORAWATHA 2807On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home246 BANG BANG ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807On Exhibition
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28-32 BRUNDAH STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure120 BOOROWA STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Shipping containers4 WARRANGONG STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 CASS ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home40 SUTHERLAND ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 CROWTHER STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision120 BANG BANG ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Storage premises4310 OLYMPIC HIGHWAY KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure367 GODFREYS CREEK ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Public Reserve14 BUMBALDRY STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home80 PRINCE STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home80 PRINCE STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Operational consent issued
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences32 WARRANGONG STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 LACHLAN STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationWARRENDALE ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 PRINCE STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing81 LACHLAN STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Subdivision120 BOOROWA STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Shipping containers32 WARRANGONG STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling13 LACHLAN STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling367 GODFREYS CREEK ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling39 CRESCENT STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces377 KOORAWATHA ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Subdivision of land120 BOOROWA STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Farm buildings40 SUTHERLAND ROAD KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- ShedBUMBALDRY STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; ShedWARRANGONG STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling34 BRUNDAH STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces80 PRINCE STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs234 BOOROWA STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Farm buildings120 BOOROWA STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs606 BOOROWA STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces80 PRINCE STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Withdrawn
July 2021
- Demolition; Shed; Other14 BUMBALDRY STREET KOORAWATHA 2807Determined
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 39.7 km away).
Coalition 75.1%Labor 24.9%
12.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -5.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- KoorawathaLabor 24.8% · Coalition 75.2% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- GreenethorpeLabor 23.6% · Coalition 76.4% TPP (2025)14.5 km away
- Morongla CreekLabor 14.3% · Coalition 85.7% TPP (2025)15.8 km away
- Cowra WestLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.5% TPP (2025)22.6 km away
- CowraLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)22.8 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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 Cowra Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.