Bowden at a glance
Median house
$1,225,000
Median unit
$270,720
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $449
Gross yield
2.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,808
Median age 32
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,225,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (5 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $270,720, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $245,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Bowden.
Median house price
$1,225,000
Median unit price $270,720.
Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$449/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$1,225,000
$270,720
1,808
Median age: 32
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Bowden.
Bowden's median house price is $1,225,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5007 (SA), City of Adelaide, part of Greater Adelaide.
Bowden (5007) sits in the Adelaide region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,225,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Bowden has roughly 1,808 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bowden scores 70/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowden's population at 1,808, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,808
Median age
32
Family households
45%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,225,000 price tag). Units yield 8.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 58% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.76%
Based on $1,225,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20268.62%
Based on $270,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 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 · Oct 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
182
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 $1,225,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $270,720.
- How much is my house worth in Bowden?
- A useful starting point is the Bowden median house price of $1,225,000 (units $270,720). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Bowden a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Bowden is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,225,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Bowden: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Bowden is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Bowden postcode?
- Bowden is in the 5007 postcode, in SA, in the City of Adelaide region.
- Where is Bowden?
- Bowden is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5007. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Adelaide region.
- What is the average rent in Bowden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $449.
- 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?
- The population of Bowden is approximately 1,808 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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