Bow Bowing vs Minto
The verdict
Bow Bowing is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.01M in Minto. Minto rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). Minto is closer to the coast (25.0 km vs 26.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bow Bowing rates higher (88 vs 53/100 in Minto).
Scores
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 72 |
| Transport | 76 | 90 |
| Education | 55 | 58 |
| Liveability | 68 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,606 | 13,940 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,108 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 42.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.5% | 49.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bow Bowing Stable · Minto Stable
Property
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $905K | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $705K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 158 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 294 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 436 | 653 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,927 | 8,745 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bow Bowing · Minto
Transport
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 91 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 124 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 610 m |
Liveability
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.2 km | 25.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.4 km | 37.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bow Bowing | Minto | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,606 | 13,940 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,642 | 14,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,649 | 14,317 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bow Bowing or Minto?
Bow Bowing has the higher residential safety score (Bow Bowing 88/100 vs Minto 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Bow Bowing or Minto?
Bow Bowing is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Bow Bowing or Minto?
Minto has the higher transport score (Bow Bowing 76/100 vs Minto 90/100).
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