East Bowral at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
14.2k
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about East Bowral.
The postcode for East Bowral is 2576 (NSW).
East Bowral (2576) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
East Bowral has roughly 14,189 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
East Bowral scores 4/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Bowral's population at 14,189, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
14,189
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$495/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$421/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,189
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Bowral.
Local schools for East Bowral
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Government School Catchment
Bowral High School
Glenquarry Public School
Bowral Public School
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Frequently asked
About East Bowral.
- What is the East Bowral postcode?
- East Bowral is in the 2576 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is East Bowral?
- East Bowral is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2576, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in East Bowral?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $495, for units it's $421.
- What schools are in East Bowral?
- There are 17 schools serving East Bowral on this page, including Southern Highlands Christian School, Bowral High School, Glenquarry Public School.
- How walkable is East Bowral?
- East Bowral has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Bowral?
- East Bowral is close to Bowral, Bong Bong, Mittagong, Renwick, Burradoo.
- What is the population of East Bowral?
- The population of East Bowral is approximately 14,189 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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