Cowra Urban Area
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Cowra Urban Area is 8,133, with a population density of 340.5 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Cowra Urban Area is bounded by River Park Road, Glen Logan Road, Doncaster Drive, the railway line, Pridham Street, Nangar Street, a line running between Nangar Street and Victor Street, Victor Street, Pridham Street, Redfern Street, Canowindra Road and Doncaster Drive in the north, Binni Creek Road, Evans Street, London Drive, Sakura Avenue, Waugoola Creek and Campbell Street in the east, generally by the railway line, Lachlan Valley Way, Anderson Lane and Elsie Vale Road in the south, and the Mid Western Highway, Grenfell Road, Killara Road and the Lachlan River in the west.
Important
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Population8,133 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area23.89 square km |
Population density340.5 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the 1830s, although population was minimal until the 1840s when the township was established. Growth occurred during the 1870s and 1880s, spurred by the opening of the railway line, improved access and gold mining. The town grew steadily as a service and retail centre. Expansion continued during the early 1900s, aided by the construction of the nearby Wyangala Dam. The most significant development occurred during the post-war years. The population increased marginally during the 1990s as new dwellings were added to the area. The population then declined slightly between 2001 and 2011, due to little change in dwelling stock and a decline in the average number of persons living in each dwelling.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Bellevue Hill Reserve,
- Bellevue Hill Lookout,
- Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre,
- Cowra Rose Garden,
- Lachlan Valley Railway,
- Cowra Regional Art Gallery,
- Cowra Golf Club,
- Cowra Racecourse & Showground,
- Cowra Aquatic Centre,
- Cowra Health Service (Hospital),
- TAFE NSW Western Institute (Cowra College),
- Apex Park,
- Bill Robinson Park,
- Brougham Park,
- Bryant Park,
- Col Newton Park,
- Col Stinson Park,
- Cowra Lions Park,
- Cowra Rugby Club,
- Cowra Skate Park,
- Edgell Park,
- Europa Park,
- Fred Arnold Park,
- Harry Chapman Park,
- John Moon Memorial Rotary Arboretum,
- Mulyan Oval,
- Olympic Park,
- Pauline Coe Park,
- Prescott Park,
- Rigaut Park,
- River Park,
- Rodwell Oval,
- Saburo Nagakura Park,
- Squire Park,
- West Cowra Recreation Ground,
- Australian World Peace Bell,
- Cowra Airport,
- The Lachlan River and numerous schools.
Included areas
- Cowra Urban Area encompasses the urban part of the locality of Cowra.