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Bowral

NSW 2576 · Wingecarribee

10,764 (2021) → 10,649 est. (2025) · Stable

77
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,764
Population
$1.51M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
83
Transport score

Bowral is a stable suburb in Wingecarribee, NSW 2576, about 99km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.51M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 41km inland. Bowral has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

98.9 km
To Sydney CBD
41.3 km
To coast
$850/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,764
Population
55
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,535
vs NSW median-17.0%
Bachelor degree or higher44.8%
Born in Australia73.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,646 / 130 / 727

Top countries of birth: England (7.19%), New Zealand (1.74%), South Africa (0.98%), Nepal (0.98%), India (0.92%)

Top languages: Nepali (1.02%), Italian (0.58%), Spanish (0.51%), Mandarin (0.38%), German (0.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.51M-12.2%
Median house (2025)
$960K-7.5%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling9/100k
10
Steal from dwelling93/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft37/100k
13
Domestic assault121/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
40
Non-domestic assault372/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 353 (all categories, latest year)3,280 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

65

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

20
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1101
  • Bowral Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080
  • Southern Highlands Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1059
  • Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1045
  • Bowral High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 973

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chevalier CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1084
  • Gib Gate SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1145
  • Oxley CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1141
  • Frensham SchoolSecondary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1135
  • Mittagong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 990
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1034
  • Tangara SchoolCombined · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 948
  • Highlands SchoolCombined · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 841
  • Glenquarry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1041
  • Berrima Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1029
  • Moss Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1014
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 1045

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency180.5/hr
Nearest train stationBowral (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

55 in suburbSupermarkets
3535 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2121 in suburbParks
66 in suburbPlaygrounds
88 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
44 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
7146 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBowral and District Hospital (190 m)
Nearest vet920 m
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (72.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
71
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

46

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

21
Parks
1
Nature reserves
79
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
5
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

59

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

7
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
24
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.84

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

60

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

7
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.02

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.27%
Projected population 204111,424
Projected households 20414,937

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wingecarribee

Burradoo$2.09M83transportWelby$1.40M46transportRenwick$1.50M46transportMittagong$1.08M83transportWillow Vale (Wingecarribee)$1.03M35transportMoss Vale$998K83transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bowral

Is Bowral safe?

Bowral has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,280 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bowral?

In Bowral, the median house price is $1.51M and the median unit price is $960K. Median weekly house rent is $850.

How far is Bowral from Sydney CBD?

Bowral is about 98.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Bowral?

Bowral has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bowral?

Bowral has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.