Bowral vs Renwick
Renwick (median $1,277,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Bowral ($1,517,500). Over the past year, Renwick (+4.1%) ran 10.0 percentage points ahead of Bowral (-5.9%) on house-price growth.
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Bowral and Renwick side by side
| Measure | Bowral | Renwick |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,517,500 | $1,277,500 |
| Median unit | $1,115,000 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -5.9% | +4.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $840/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 50 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 10,764 | 1,453 |
| Median age | 55 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 779 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowral (1045) sits above Renwick (1043).
- For buyers
- Renwick is the lower entry point at $1,277,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Renwick carries both higher gross yield (3.05% vs 2.88%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Bowral edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1043). Renwick also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bowral vs Renwick: common questions
Is Bowral or Renwick cheaper to buy in?
Renwick has the lower median house price at $1,277,500, roughly 16% below Bowral ($1,517,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bowral or Renwick?
Over the past 12 months, Renwick grew +4.1% vs -5.9% in Bowral, a gap of 10.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bowral or Renwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowral scores 1045 vs 1043 in Renwick. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bowral or Renwick?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Renwick vs 2.88% in Bowral. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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