Berrima vs Bowral
Bowral (median $1,517,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Berrima ($2,450,000). Over the past year, Berrima (+2.1%) ran 8.0 percentage points ahead of Bowral (-5.9%) on house-price growth.
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Berrima and Bowral side by side
| Measure | Berrima | Bowral |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,450,000 | $1,517,500 |
| Median unit | $317,520 | $1,115,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | -5.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $840/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 813 | 10,764 |
| Median age | 52 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 769 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Bowral scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrima (1063) sits above Bowral (1045).
- For buyers
- Bowral is the lower entry point at $1,517,500 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Bowral delivers the better gross yield (2.88% vs 1.50%), but Berrima has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Berrima edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1045). Berrima also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Berrima vs Bowral: common questions
Is Berrima or Bowral cheaper to buy in?
Bowral has the lower median house price at $1,517,500, roughly 38% below Berrima ($2,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berrima or Bowral?
Over the past 12 months, Berrima grew +2.1% vs -5.9% in Bowral, a gap of 8.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Berrima or Bowral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrima scores 1063 vs 1045 in Bowral. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Berrima or Bowral?
Bowral scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Berrima or Bowral?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.88% in Bowral vs 1.50% in Berrima. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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