Canowindra, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Canowindra NSW is 2,437 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Canowindra is $609 per week ($31,668 per year). Median rent in Canowindra is $220 per week ($953 per month). Canowindra has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Canowindra has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Canowindra is England. The most common religion is Catholic (25.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canowindra is $1,100.

There were 36 recorded offences in Canowindra in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (8 offences).

Population
2,437
Census 2021
Median income
$609/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Canowindra vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Canowindra is $609 a week, 20% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,714th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $165 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCanowindraTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$609/wk$765/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,099/wk$1,704/wk −36%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$385/wk −43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,100/mo$1,965/mo −44%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.0%22.6% −2.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Canowindra, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Canowindra Population

2,437 residents at the 2021 Census.

Canowindra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$609/wk
$31,668 per year
Ranked 6,950 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Canowindra Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,099/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Canowindra against your income

About $4,762 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $879/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Canowindra Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
945
avg ICSEA score
239
total students
Canowindra High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 239 students
945
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Canowindra Map

Canowindra, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Canowindra, New South Wales: 33.5338°S, 148.6410°E

Canowindra Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Canowindra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (1,156) Female 52.5% (1,277)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
2,437 people · 765.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,471
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.4%
United States of America
1.1%
India
0.7%
New Zealand
0.6%
China
0.3%
Germany
0.3%
Thailand
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.3%
Nepali
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Arabic
0.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
39.8%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
10.1%
German
4.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Italian
1.4%
Chinese
0.9%
Dutch
0.9%
Maltese
0.8%
French
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
25.6%
No religion
24.7%
Anglican
21.9%
Not stated
10.8%
Uniting Church
7.5%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Other religions
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.6% 957
Separated
3.7% 75
Divorced
10.8% 218
Widowed
8.8% 176
Never married
29.1% 585

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.7%
Couple: no children
34.5%
Couple: no children under 15
12.5%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
39.7%
3 persons
12.2%
4 persons
8.8%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Canowindra

Housing Tenure

Of the 930 occupied private dwellings in Canowindra at the 2021 Census, 21.4% were rented, 45.5% owned outright and 26.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.8% 45 dwellings
Owned outright
45.5% 423 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.2% 244 dwellings
Rented
21.4% 199 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.5%
2 bedrooms
18.5%
3 bedrooms
41.0%
4 bedrooms
28.8%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
6.7%
$600-$799/mo
13.8%
$800-$999/mo
7.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3 vehicles
16.5%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Canowindra

Employment

Employed full-time
33.9% 593 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 355 people
Unemployed
2.3% 41 people
Not in labour force
43.5% 762 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Managers
22.6%
Professionals
21.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Labourers
8.8%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
7.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
7.7%
Walked only
6.8%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
2.8%
Other
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.8%
Bachelor Degree
24.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
19.4%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Health
14.8%
Agriculture & Environment
14.0%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Education
10.6%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.1%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%
Information Technology
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.0%
Secondary: Government
27.3%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Primary: Catholic
10.0%
Pre-school
9.6%
Secondary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.6%
Has need for assistance
7.4%
Need for assistance not stated
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
254
Arthritis
138
Asthma
93
Diabetes
83
Lung condition
81
Heart disease
70
Cancer
40
Stroke
37
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
14

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 246
Did not provide
86.3% 1,547

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.0% 412
Not a volunteer
77.0% 1,377

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.5% 44
Never served
97.5% 1,744

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.5%
1 child
9.8%
2 children
28.9%
3 children
22.3%
4 children
11.3%
5+ children
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
28
1971: 1980
15
1981: 1990
9
1991: 2000
13
2001: 2010
25
2011: 2015
14
2016
8
2017
15
2018
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.4%
moved in the last year
35.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,973
Moved from NSW
99
Moved: same area (SA2)
71
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
26.9%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.8%
Step family: no other children
12.1%
Blended family: no other children
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Canowindra Crime Statistics

36 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
8
Theft
8
Assault
6
Property Damage
5
Other Against Property
4
Weapons
3
Sexual Offences
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canowindra

What is the population of Canowindra NSW?

The population of Canowindra NSW is 2,437 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km². Canowindra is ranked #2,754 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Canowindra?

The median personal income in Canowindra NSW is $609 per week, or $31,668 per year. The median household income is $1,099 per week. Family income is $1,471 per week. Canowindra is ranked #6,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Canowindra?

Median rent in Canowindra NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Canowindra ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Canowindra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canowindra NSW is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Canowindra?

The median age in Canowindra NSW is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Canowindra a good suburb to live in?

Canowindra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,437. The median income is $609/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10795. All dollar figures in AUD.