Bowenfels at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,049
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Bowenfels.
The postcode for Bowenfels is 2790 (NSW).
Bowenfels (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Bowenfels has roughly 2,049 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bowenfels scores 0/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowenfels's population at 2,049, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,049
Median age
41
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
2,049
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
421
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bowenfels.
Local schools for Bowenfels
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Government School Catchment
Cooerwull Public School
Lithgow Public School
Lithgow High School
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Frequently asked
About Bowenfels.
- What is the Bowenfels postcode?
- Bowenfels is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Bowenfels?
- Bowenfels is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bowenfels?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Bowenfels?
- There are 6 schools serving Bowenfels on this page, including La Salle Academy Lithgow, Cooerwull Public School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow.
- How walkable is Bowenfels?
- Bowenfels has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bowenfels?
- Bowenfels is close to South Bowenfels, South Littleton, Littleton, Hassans Walls, Sheedys Gully.
- What is the population of Bowenfels?
- The population of Bowenfels is approximately 2,049 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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