Bowning vs Yass
The verdict
Bowning is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $741K in Yass. Yass rates higher for liveability (60 vs 22). Yass is closer to the coast (150.9 km vs 163.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Yass rates higher (92 vs 86/100 in Bowning).
Scores
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 59 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 44 | 52 |
| Liveability | 22 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 619 | 6,763 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,888 | $1,739 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 85.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bowning Moderate Growth · Yass Moderate Growth
Property
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $734K | $741K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $627K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 59 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 646 | 488 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,554 | 6,166 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 1,007 |
Transport
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 3 |
| 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 | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 163.8 km | 150.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 241.3 km | 235.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.4 km | 45.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bowning | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 619 | 6,763 |
| Estimated 2025 | 652 | 6,816 |
| Projected 2041 | 769 | 7,806 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowning or Yass?
Yass has the higher residential safety score (Bowning 86/100 vs Yass 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Bowning or Yass?
Bowning is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $741K.
Which has better schools, Bowning or Yass?
Yass has a higher average school ICSEA (Bowning 935 vs Yass 1007; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bowning or Yass?
Bowning and Yass have similar transport scores.
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