The past 12 months have seen steady growth and strong demand across both the Cowra and Canowindra real estate markets for Agri Rural, with rising capital growth, low rental vacancy rates, and increasing interest from both local and out-of-area buyers.
Cowra Real Estate Market (Sept 2024 – Sept 2025)
Residential
Median house price: $455,000–$465,000
Around 196–200 sales recorded over the year
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Average days on market: 66
Key demand segment: 3–4 bedroom homes priced between $400,000–$500,000
Commercial
10–15 properties sold
Prices ranging between $200,000–$1.5 million
Focus areas: CBD retail, office space, and light industrial properties
Lifestyle & Larger Rural
Lifestyle properties (5–50 acres): 20–30 sales between $500,000–$1.2 million
Larger rural properties (100+ acres): 10–15 sales ranging from $1–$3 million
Strong demand for irrigated farmland near the Lachlan River
Early in the year, dry conditions slowed the market, but good rainfall, reduced interest rates, and high livestock prices boosted buyer demand and prices.
Capital Growth & Rentals
Houses: 13.75%–17.7% growth
Units: around 10% growth
Rental vacancy rate: 0.37%–0.49%
Median weekly rent: $385 for houses, yielding about 5%
Purchaser Demographics
60–70% local and regional buyers
30–40% from outside the area (mainly Sydney and interstate)
25–30% investors, attracted by yields and affordability
Canowindra Real Estate Market (Sept 2024 – Sept 2025)
Residential
Median house price: $495,000–$497,500
46 sales completed over the year
Strong demand for 3–4 bedroom homes priced between $450,000–$550,000
Commercial
5–10 properties sold
Price range: $150,000–$800,000
Focused on small retail and tourism-related businesses
Lifestyle & Larger Rural
Lifestyle properties (5–100 acres): 15–25 sales between $600,000–$1.5 million
Larger rural properties (100+ acres): 8–12 sales, priced $1.2–$2.5 million
There is also a high demand for equestrian land, viticulture blocks, and grazing country.
Similar to Cowra, conditions improved dramatically mid-year with rainfall, interest rate cuts, and strong livestock markets driving up demand and sales prices.
Capital Growth & Rentals
Houses: 11.2%–17.86% growth
Rental vacancy rate: ~0.4%–0.5%
Median weekly rent: $380 for houses, with yields between 3.99%–5.27%
Purchaser Demographics
65–75% local and regional buyers
25–35% from out-of-area (Sydney and some Melbourne interest)
Growing number of investors, encouraged by stable yields and affordable entry points
Both Cowra and Canowindra markets remain resilient, supported by affordability, strong regional appeal, and lifestyle opportunities.
Low vacancy rates continue to drive rental demand, while ongoing buyer interest from outside the region highlights the growing attraction of country living.
However, with stock shortages expected, sales volumes may remain limited in 2025 despite ongoing buyer appetite.
