Bowen at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Bowen.
The postcode for Bowen is 2800 (NSW).
Bowen (2800) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Bowen has roughly 48,283 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bowen scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowen's population at 48,283, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
48,283
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48,283
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bowen.
Local schools for Bowen
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Government School Catchment
Bowen Public School
Orange East Public School
Canobolas High School
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Frequently asked
About Bowen.
- What is the Bowen postcode?
- Bowen is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Bowen?
- Bowen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2800, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bowen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Bowen?
- There are 18 schools serving Bowen on this page, including Bowen Public School, Orange East Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange.
- How walkable is Bowen?
- Bowen has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Bowen?
- Bowen is close to Bletchington, Orange East, Orange, Orange Dc, Suma Park.
- What is the population of Bowen?
- The population of Bowen is approximately 48,283 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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