Bowning
NSW 2582 · Yass Valley
619 (2021) → 652 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Yass Valley local government area (est. 18,729 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bowning is a moderate growth suburb in Yass Valley, NSW 2582, about 241km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $734K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 164km inland. Bowning has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.58%), New Zealand (2.1%), Philippines (0.81%), Canada (0.65%), Germany (0.65%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 935 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bowning Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
No data
No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bowning
Is Bowning safe?
Bowning has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 3,554 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bowning?
In Bowning, the median house price is $734K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Bowning from Sydney CBD?
Bowning is about 241.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bowning?
Bowning has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bowning?
Bowning has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.