Bolwarra
NSW 2320 · Maitland
1,350 (2021) → 1,424 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bolwarra is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 134km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $946K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 29km inland. Bolwarra has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.7%), New Zealand (1.26%), South Africa (0.74%), Indonesia (0.37%), Italy (0.37%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.52%), Japan (0.52%), German (0.37%), Spanish (0.3%), Italian (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bolwarra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1076
- All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 2.9km
- All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1023
- Largs Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 991
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 936
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1047
- Linuwel School LtdCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1041
- Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 3.8km
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 960
- Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 922
- Telarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 879
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 975
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bolwarra
Is Bolwarra safe?
Bolwarra has a residential safety score of 87/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,704 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bolwarra?
In Bolwarra, the median house price is $946K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Bolwarra from Sydney CBD?
Bolwarra is about 133.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bolwarra?
Bolwarra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1032 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bolwarra?
Bolwarra has a transport score of 45/100 and 18 bus stops.