Black Forest vs Bowden
The verdict
Bowden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.50M in Black Forest. Bowden rates higher for liveability (89 vs 83). Black Forest is closer to the coast (6.1 km vs 8.2 km).
Scores
Black ForestBowden
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 88 |
| Transport | 94 | 91 |
| Education | 88 | 84 |
| Liveability | 83 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,982 | 1,808 |
| Median age | 39 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,664 | $1,628 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.5% | 60.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 60.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Growth: Black Forest Stable · Bowden High Growth
Property
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $635 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 555 | 442 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 202 | 277 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,238 | 10,509 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Forest · Bowden
Transport
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 91 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 9 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Black Forest | Bowden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,982 | 1,808 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,059 | 1,912 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,133 | 2,390 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Forest or Bowden?
Bowden has the higher residential safety score (Black Forest 36/100 vs Bowden 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Forest or Bowden?
Bowden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, Black Forest or Bowden?
Black Forest has the higher transport score (Black Forest 94/100 vs Bowden 91/100).
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