Bowmans Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
106
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Bowmans Forest.
The postcode for Bowmans Forest is 3735 (VIC).
Bowmans Forest (3735) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
Bowmans Forest has roughly 106 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Bowmans Forest 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowmans Forest's population at 106, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
106
Median age
53
Family households
85%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
106
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bowmans Forest.
Local schools for Bowmans Forest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whorouly Primary School
Everton Primary School
Myrtleford P-12 College
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Frequently asked
About Bowmans Forest.
- What is the Bowmans Forest postcode?
- Bowmans Forest is in the 3735 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- Where is Bowmans Forest?
- Bowmans Forest is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3735, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Bowmans Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Bowmans Forest?
- There are 10 schools serving Bowmans Forest on this page, including Whorouly Primary School, Everton Primary School, Myrtleford P-12 College.
- How walkable is Bowmans Forest?
- Bowmans Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Bowmans Forest?
- Bowmans Forest is close to Murmungee, Gapsted, Whorouly, Whorouly East, Baarmutha.
- What is the population of Bowmans Forest?
- The population of Bowmans Forest is approximately 106 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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