Bowral at a glance
Median house
$1,800,000
+2.9% year on year
Median unit
$1,115,000
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.8k
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Bowral.
The postcode for Bowral is 2576 (NSW).
The median house price in Bowral is $1,800,000.
Bowral (2576) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW. The median house here is $1,800,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.9% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Bowral has roughly 10,764 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 43 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bowral scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowral's population at 10,764, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,764
Median age
55
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,800,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,115,000, roughly 38% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.9%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (43 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $360,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (43 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,800,000
+2.9% over the past year. Median unit price $1,115,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$495/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$1,800,000
+2.9% annual growth
$1,115,000
43
Average days to sell
10,764
Median age: 55
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.43% (median rent $495/wk against a $1,800,000 price tag). Units yield 2.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.43%
Based on $1,800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.33%
Based on $1,115,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202443 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.9%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+15%
2026
$1.8M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
353
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.
100
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bowral.
Local schools for Bowral
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bowral Public School
Bowral High School
Mittagong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bowral.
- What is the median house price in Bowral?
- The median house price in Bowral, NSW 2576 is $1,800,000. The median unit price is $1,115,000. Annual growth is +2.9%.
- What is the Bowral postcode?
- Bowral is in the 2576 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Bowral?
- Bowral is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2576, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Bowral?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $495, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Bowral?
- There are 19 schools serving Bowral on this page, including Bowral Public School, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School.
- How walkable is Bowral?
- Bowral has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bowral?
- Bowral is close to Bong Bong, Burradoo, East Bowral, Mittagong, Welby.
- What is the population of Bowral?
- The population of Bowral is approximately 10,764 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
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