Koorawatha Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Koorawatha is a locality approximately 243 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Koorawatha is 2807, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Koorawatha has a population of 450 (239 males, 212 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Koorawatha is $806, with a median personal income of $485 per week.
The median weekly rent is $220 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $940.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (7), Other countries (4), and Philippines (3).
88.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Koorawatha shows 159 people employed (93 full-time, 43 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 9.1%.
The most common occupations are managers (35), professionals (9), and technicians & trades (7).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Koorawatha has an IRSAD score of 848 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Koorawatha covers an area of 299.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Koorawatha sits within the Lachlan Valley area, part of the broader Central West region. It falls under the Cowra local government area.
The federal electorate for Koorawatha is Riverina (Rural).
Koorawatha Details
| Postcode | 2807 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 450 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $806/week |
| Median Personal Income | $485/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $940 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 299.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 193 |
| Completed Year 12 | 22.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (7.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.0131 |
| Longitude | 148.5772 |
| Distance from Sydney | 243 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Lachlan Valley |
| Local Government | Cowra |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 61 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (8.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 78 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 147 (32.7%) |
| 65+ years | 116 (25.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 83 (18.4%) |
| Arthritis | 33 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (4.0%) |
| Asthma | 14 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.9%) |
| Cancer | 3 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 57 (30.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 72 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (29.3%) |