Karoonda East Murray
Bowhill
Bowhill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
127
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Bowhill.
Bowhill (5238) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Bowhill has roughly 127 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bowhill 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowhill's population at 127, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
127
Median age
54
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
127
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bowhill.
Local schools for Bowhill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karoonda Area School
Swan Reach Area School
Mypolonga Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bowhill.
- What is the Bowhill postcode?
- Bowhill is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Bowhill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Bowhill?
- There are 3 schools serving Bowhill on this page, including Karoonda Area School, Swan Reach Area School, Mypolonga Primary School.
- How walkable is Bowhill?
- Bowhill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bowhill?
- Bowhill is close to Claypans, Copeville, Perponda, Coolcha, Younghusband.
- What is the population of Bowhill?
- Bowhill has approximately 127 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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