Bowning vs Laverstock
The verdict
Bowning is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $1.85M in Laverstock. Bowning rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Laverstock rates higher for education (53 vs 44). Laverstock is closer to the coast (160.6 km vs 163.8 km).
Scores
BowningLaverstock
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 24 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 53 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 619 | 30 |
| Median age | 45 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,888 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 33.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bowning Moderate Growth · Laverstock Moderate Growth
Property
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $734K | $1.85M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 646 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,554 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowning · Laverstock
Transport
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| 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) | 2.8 km | 14.1 km |
Liveability
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 163.8 km | 160.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 241.3 km | 231.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.4 km | 26.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bowning | Laverstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 619 | 30 |
| Estimated 2025 | 652 | 32 |
| Projected 2041 | 769 | 37 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bowning or Laverstock?
Bowning is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $1.85M.
Which has better public transport, Bowning or Laverstock?
Bowning has the higher transport score (Bowning 64/100 vs Laverstock 0/100).
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