New South Wales · Postcode 2387
Rowena postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 517 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Rowena at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Rowena vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rowena | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,731 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 31 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Rowena is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2387. It lies roughly 517 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Walgett.
According to the 2021 Census, Rowena has a population of 172 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,731, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 8 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Rowena includes a median weekly rent of $50, 60 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rowena scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Rowena is served by Rowena Public School.
Rowena is part of the Moree - Narrabri statistical area in New South Wales.
Rowena details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2387 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 172 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,731/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $916/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 1231.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 60 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -29.6859974 |
| Longitude | 148.810462 |
| Distance from Sydney | 517 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moree - Narrabri |
| Local Government | Walgett |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
| State Electorate | Northern Tablelands |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 31 (18.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 53 (30.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 46 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 23 (13.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 18 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 18 (10.5%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 16 (28.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (29.8%) |
Schools in Rowena
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Rowena. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Rowena
Same Postcode (2387)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.