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Corowa suburb profile

Corowa is a riverside country town on the NSW side of the Murray River, opposite Wahgunyah and near the Rutherglen wine region. Its compact main street features brick and timber buildings, local shops and cafés that serve a broad agricultural hinterland. The riverfront parklands and wharves attract walkers, anglers and houseboat visitors, while housing ranges from federation-era cottages and riverfront blocks to low-density suburban and rural-residential lots. The suburb appeals to people after a relaxed regional lifestyle—families, retirees and those working in farming or in nearby centres—while offering straightforward road links across the border.

Corowa property market performance

Current median dwelling price$366,750Past 3 months

Property growth+10.1%Past 12 months

Corowa has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $476,000, a modest rise of 3.8% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply, up 16.5% over the last 12 months, a faster increase than houses.

Over the last 3 months 30 houses and 5 units were sold. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 61 days, while units sold faster, in a median of 42 days.

The rental market in Corowa saw house rents average $470 a week, up a modest 4.4% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $350 a week, up sharply 11.1% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$476KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
3.8%16.5%
Sold
Past 3 months
305
Median days on market
Past 12 months
6142
Average rent
Past 12 months
$470$350
Change in rent
Past 12 months
4.4%11.1%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Corowa demographics

The community has a population of 5,595, a median age of 52 and a median total household income of $1,130 a week, roughly $58,760 a year.

Family households are dominated by couple families: couple families with and without children together make up 82.4% of families, with 30.0% being couple families with children and 52.4% couple families without children. One-parent families represent 16.5% and other families 1.1%.

Homes in Corowa are mostly owner-occupied: 47.6% are owned outright and 27.8% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 75.4%, while renters make up 24.6% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Corowa

Some popular suburbs near Corowa include:

  • Wahgunyah: Riverside town on the Murray River with historic buildings and river parks.
  • Rutherglen: Established wine region town, known for vineyards and historic charm.
  • Howlong: River town on the Murray with recreational riverfront reserves and parks.
  • Springhurst: Small rural village surrounded by farmland and open country.
  • Chiltern: Historic gold-mining town with a nearby national park and bushwalking tracks.

How does Corowa compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Corowa’s median house price is 13.5% lower than Rutherglen’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Corowa have grown 21.6% higher than in Wahgunyah.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Corowa are selling 4.7% faster than in Wahgunyah.

Choose the right real estate agents in Corowa

Choosing the right real estate agent in Corowa can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 20 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 77.9% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2% to 3%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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