Bowning at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
619
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Bowning.
The postcode for Bowning is 2582 (NSW).
Bowning (2582) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Bowning has roughly 619 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Bowning 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowning's population at 619, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
619
Median age
45
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
619
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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
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Education
Schools in Bowning.
Local schools for Bowning
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Government School Catchment
Bowning Public School
Yass Public School
Yass High School
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Frequently asked
About Bowning.
- What is the Bowning postcode?
- Bowning is in the 2582 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Bowning?
- Bowning is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2582, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Bowning?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Bowning?
- There are 5 schools serving Bowning on this page, including Bowning Public School, Yass Public School, Yass High School.
- How walkable is Bowning?
- Bowning has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bowning?
- Bowning is close to Goondah, Bango, Laverstock, Yass, Good Hope.
- What is the population of Bowning?
- The population of Bowning is approximately 619 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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