Bowral vs Renwick
The verdict
Renwick is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.51M in Bowral. Bowral rates higher for transport (83 vs 46). Renwick is closer to the coast (37.9 km vs 41.3 km).
Scores
BowralRenwick
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 50 |
| Transport | 83 | 46 |
| Education | 67 | 61 |
| Liveability | 80 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,764 | 1,453 |
| Median age | 55 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,535 | $2,377 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 37.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bowral Stable · Renwick High Growth
Property
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $960K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 9 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 37 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 121 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,280 | 1,170 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 895 |
Transport
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 46 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 1.1 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.3 km | 37.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.9 km | 93.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 190 m | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bowral | Renwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,764 | 1,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,649 | 1,519 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,424 | 1,926 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowral or Renwick?
Bowral and Renwick have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bowral or Renwick?
Renwick is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Bowral or Renwick?
Bowral has a higher average school ICSEA (Bowral 1052 vs Renwick 895; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bowral or Renwick?
Bowral has the higher transport score (Bowral 83/100 vs Renwick 46/100).
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