Bowraville
NSW 2449 · Nambucca Valley
1,157 (2021) → 1,223 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Nambucca Valley local government area (est. 21,328 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bowraville is a stable suburb in Nambucca Valley, NSW 2449, about 392km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $542K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 14km inland. Bowraville has an overall score of 15/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 51/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.28%), Nepal (1.47%), Philippines (0.86%), Thailand (0.61%), Germany (0.52%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.21%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.52%), Spanish (0.43%), Greek (0.26%), Italian (0.26%)
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 893 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tallowood Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 988
- Bowraville Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 844
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 827
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macksville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 913
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
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bowraville
Is Bowraville safe?
Bowraville has a residential safety score of 51/100, 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 10,977 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bowraville?
In Bowraville, the median house price is $542K. Median weekly house rent is $525.
How far is Bowraville from Sydney CBD?
Bowraville is about 392.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bowraville?
Bowraville has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 886 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bowraville?
Bowraville has a transport score of 0/100.