Cowra
NSW 2794 • Rest of NSW
About Cowra
Cowra carries unique historical significance, set on the Lachlan River about 310 kilometres west of Sydney. This central-western town of roughly 10,100 residents is forever linked to the WWII Japanese prisoner breakout, now commemorated by beautiful Japanese gardens. The surrounding countryside produces wine and agricultural wealth.
The Japanese Gardens attract visitors year-round, while the town itself functions as a practical rural service centre. Farming families depend on its facilities, and the wine region adds tourism appeal. The community has worked to transform tragedy into reconciliation - the gardens symbolise peace and friendship. It's country Australia with an unusual international connection.
Cowra falls under postcode 2794 and is governed by Cowra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Kendall Street & Macquarie Street Cowra 2794 NSW -
Woolworths3-9 Railway Lane Cowra 2794 NSW
Schools
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Cowra High School ICSEA 884Dowell St
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Cowra Public School ICSEA 895Vaux St
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Holman Place School ICSEA 8228 Holman Place
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Holmwood Public School ICSEA 920Cowra-Carcoar Rd
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Mulyan Public School ICSEA 896Lachlan St
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11-15 Liverpool Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Cowra, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 134
- 2. New Zealand 61
- 3. India 43
- 4. Philippines 43
- 5. Germany 35
- 6. South Africa 28
- 7. Netherlands 27
- 8. Scotland 23
- 9. China 20
- 10. United States 15
- 11. Singapore 10
- 12. Fiji 9
- 13. Indonesia 9
- 14. Italy 9
- 15. Croatia 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)