City of Adelaide
Bowden
Bowden at a glance
Median house
$1,455,000
+248.0% year on year
Median unit
$270,720
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
1,808
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Bowden.
Bowden is a suburb in Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,455,000
+248.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,720.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$765/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$660/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$1,455,000
+248.0% annual growth
$270,720
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,808
Median age: 32
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.73%
Based on $1,455,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 202612.68%
Based on $270,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+248.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202640%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +248.0%/yr
2021
$3K
5-year change
+50938%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,808
Median age
32
Family households
45%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
80
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
70
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bowden.
Local schools for Bowden
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bowden Brompton Community School
Brompton Primary School
Warriappendi Secondary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bowden.
- What is the median house price in Bowden?
- The median house price in Bowden, SA 5007 is $1,455,000. The median unit price is $270,720. Annual growth is +248.0%.
- What is the Bowden postcode?
- Bowden is in the 5007 postcode, in SA, in the City of Adelaide region.
- What is the average rent in Bowden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $765, for units it's $660.
- What schools are in Bowden?
- There are 20 schools serving Bowden on this page, including Immaculate Heart of Mary School, St Dominic's Priory College, Bowden Brompton Community School.
- How walkable is Bowden?
- Bowden has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bowden?
- Bowden is close to Brompton, Hindmarsh, Ovingham, Renown Park, Fitzroy.
- What is the population of Bowden?
- Bowden has approximately 1,808 residents. The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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