Bowraville at a glance
Median house
$540,000
+11.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$171,360
Population
1,157
Median age 46
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 23 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $540,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (23 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $171,360, roughly 68% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $108,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Bowraville on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Bowraville.
Median house price
$540,000
+11.3% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Median of 23 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$540,000
+11.3% annual growth
$171,360
1,157
Median age: 46
Rental data as of October 2026
5-year trajectory
at +11.3%/yr
2021
$316K
5-year change
+71%
2026
$540K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Bowraville.
Bowraville's median house price is $540,000 (median of 23 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2449 (NSW), Bellingen Shire Council.
Bowraville (2449) sits in the Bellingen region of NSW. The median house here is $540,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +11.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Bowraville has roughly 1,157 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bowraville 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 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowraville's population at 1,157, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,157
Median age
46
Family households
62%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $540,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+11.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
111
total offences in 2026
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 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 Bowraville.
Local schools for Bowraville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bowraville Central School
Non-Government Schools
Tallowood Steiner School
St Mary's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bowraville.
- What is the median house price in Bowraville?
- The median house price in Bowraville, NSW 2449 is $540,000 (median of 23 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +11.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Bowraville?
- A useful starting point is the Bowraville median house price of $540,000 (units $171,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Bowraville a good investment?
- On the published figures, Bowraville's median house price rose 11.3% over 12 months, to $540,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Bowraville, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Bowraville is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Bowraville postcode?
- Bowraville is in the 2449 postcode, in NSW, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
- Where is Bowraville?
- Bowraville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2449, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
- What schools are in Bowraville?
- There are 3 schools serving Bowraville on this page, including Tallowood Steiner School, Bowraville Central School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Bowraville?
- Bowraville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bowraville?
- Bowraville is close to Viewmont, Buckra Bendinni, Argents Hill, Tewinga, Missabotti.
- What is the population of Bowraville?
- The population of Bowraville is approximately 1,157 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
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