Bowral vs Burradoo
The verdict
Bowral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $2.44M in Burradoo. Bowral rates higher for liveability (80 vs 66). Bowral is closer to the coast (41.3 km vs 42.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bowral rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Burradoo).
Scores
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 73 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 67 | 69 |
| Liveability | 80 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,764 | 2,879 |
| Median age | 55 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,535 | $2,180 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 47.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bowral Stable · Burradoo Stable
Property
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $2.44M |
| Median unit price | $1.13M | $2.13M |
| House price YoY | 2.8% | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $935 | $935 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 9 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 37 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 121 | 139 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,685 | 1,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,054 | 1,117 |
Transport
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 83 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 171 | 176 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 35 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.3 km | 42.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.9 km | 101.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 190 m | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bowral | Burradoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,764 | 2,879 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,649 | 2,848 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,424 | 3,056 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowral or Burradoo?
Bowral has the higher residential safety score (Bowral 100/100 vs Burradoo 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Bowral or Burradoo?
Bowral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $2.44M.
Which has better schools, Bowral or Burradoo?
Burradoo has a higher average school ICSEA (Bowral 1054 vs Burradoo 1117; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bowral or Burradoo?
Bowral and Burradoo have similar transport scores.
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