Bowen Mountain vs Yarramundi
The verdict
Bowen Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $878K versus $1.99M in Yarramundi. Bowen Mountain rates higher for transport (23 vs 12). Yarramundi rates higher for liveability (19 vs 14). Yarramundi has a shorter estimated CBD commute (154 vs 168 min). On the separate residential safety score, Bowen Mountain rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Yarramundi).
Scores
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 26 |
| Transport | 23 | 12 |
| Education | 54 | 52 |
| Liveability | 14 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,609 | 829 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,235 | $2,829 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 27.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Growth: Bowen Mountain Stable · Yarramundi Stable
Property
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $878K | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 124 | 603 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,492 | 2,171 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Mountain · Yarramundi
Transport
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 168 | 154 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.5 km | 48.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.4 km | 58.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.8 km | 14.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bowen Mountain | Yarramundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,609 | 829 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,624 | 829 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,717 | 846 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowen Mountain or Yarramundi?
Bowen Mountain has the higher residential safety score (Bowen Mountain 100/100 vs Yarramundi 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Bowen Mountain or Yarramundi?
Bowen Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $878K versus $1.99M.
Which has better public transport, Bowen Mountain or Yarramundi?
Bowen Mountain has the higher transport score (Bowen Mountain 23/100 vs Yarramundi 12/100).
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