Bowral
NSW 2576 · Wingecarribee
10,764 (2021) → 10,649 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bowral is a stable suburb in Wingecarribee, NSW 2576, about 99km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.53M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2576 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1103
- Bowral Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1090
- Southern Highlands Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1068
- Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1052
- Bowral High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 956
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chevalier CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1081
- Frensham Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1157
- Oxley CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1153
- Frensham SchoolSecondary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1137
- Mittagong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 992
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1035
- Tangara SchoolCombined · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 971
- Highlands SchoolCombined · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 860
- Glenquarry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1045
- Berrima Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1029
- Moss Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1015
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 1063
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,685 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bowral?
In Bowral, the median house price is $1.53M and the median unit price is $1.13M. Median weekly house rent is $935.
How far is Bowral from Sydney CBD?
Bowral is about 98.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 171 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bowral?
Bowral has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1054 (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.