Corowa
NSW 2646 • Rest of NSW
About Corowa
Corowa is a historic river town on the southern banks of the Murray River in the Riverina region of New South Wales, forming part of the Federation Council area approximately 95 kilometres south-east of Wagga Wagga and just across the river from Wahgunyah in Victoria. With a population of 5,595 and a median age of 52, the town has an older demographic profile characteristic of settled regional centres, with a predominantly Anglo-Australian community of English and Irish heritage. The median household income of ,130 per week and an exceptionally affordable median rent of just 30 per week make Corowa one of the more accessible towns for country living in southern NSW.
Corowa holds a proud place in Australian history as the site of the 1893 people's conference that helped ignite the federation movement, and the town retains several State-listed heritage sites including the Corowa Flour Mill, the historic Railway Station precinct, and the Corowa Courthouse. Everyday services are well covered, with a Woolworths supermarket, local schools, and community health facilities serving the town and surrounding district. The Murray River provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and riverside recreation, while Corowa's relaxed pace, affordable property, and strong community spirit make it particularly popular with retirees and those seeking a quieter lifestyle close to the NSW–Victoria border.
Corowa falls under postcode 2646 and is governed by Federation Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths68 Sanger Street Corowa 2646 NSW
Schools
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Corowa High School ICSEA 975Redlands Rd
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Corowa Public School ICSEA 957244 Honour Avenue
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Corowa South Public School ICSEA 946158 Hume St
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207 Federation Avenue
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Lowesdale Public School ICSEA 1010Riverina Hwy
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Oaklands Central School ICSEA 962Coreen St
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Riverina Hwy
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Corowa, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Corowa by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Corowa Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Corowa" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
31 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 133
- 2. New Zealand 55
- 3. Philippines 42
- 4. Scotland 26
- 5. Germany 25
- 6. Italy 19
- 7. Netherlands 16
- 8. China 12
- 9. India 11
- 10. Ireland 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)