Binalong vs Bowning
The verdict
Binalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $734K in Bowning. Binalong rates higher for education (51 vs 44). Bowning is closer to the coast (163.8 km vs 178.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bowning rates higher (86 vs 71/100 in Binalong).
Scores
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 43 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 51 | 44 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 550 | 619 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,433 | $1,888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Binalong Moderate Growth · Bowning Moderate Growth
Property
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $563K | $734K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $350 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 727 | 646 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,727 | 3,554 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 935 |
See the full school list on each profile: Binalong · Bowning
Transport
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 178.4 km | 163.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 250.2 km | 241.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.2 km | 34.4 km |
Population & growth
| Binalong | Bowning | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 550 | 619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 579 | 652 |
| Projected 2041 | 683 | 769 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Binalong or Bowning?
Bowning has the higher residential safety score (Binalong 71/100 vs Bowning 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Binalong or Bowning?
Binalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $734K.
Which has better schools, Binalong or Bowning?
Binalong has a higher average school ICSEA (Binalong 995 vs Bowning 935; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Binalong or Bowning?
Binalong and Bowning have similar transport scores.
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