Bow Bowing
NSW 2566 · Campbelltown
1,606 (2021) → 1,642 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bow Bowing is a stable suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2566, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $905K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 26km inland. Bow Bowing has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (5.79%), Fiji (3.24%), India (3.18%), New Zealand (3.05%), Bangladesh (2.12%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.35%), Hindi (4.61%), Tagalog (3.36%), Bengali (3.18%), Spanish (2.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 998 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Odyssey College, IngleburnSecondary · Independent · 0.8km
- St Andrews Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 998
- Sarah Redfern High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 941
- Minto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1016
- Sarah Redfern Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1007
- Passfield Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1009
- Aspect Macarthur School, MintoPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- The Grange Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 980
- Al-Faisal College - CampbelltownCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1095
- Mount Carmel Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
- Robert Townson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 980
- Robert Townson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 956
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bow Bowing
Is Bow Bowing safe?
Bow Bowing has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 2,927 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bow Bowing?
In Bow Bowing, the median house price is $905K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Bow Bowing from Sydney CBD?
Bow Bowing is about 37.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 124 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bow Bowing?
Bow Bowing has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bow Bowing?
Bow Bowing has a transport score of 76/100 and 13 bus stops.