South Bowenfels at a glance
Median house
$875,000
+8.7% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,326
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about South Bowenfels.
The postcode for South Bowenfels is 2790 (NSW).
The median house price in South Bowenfels is $875,000.
South Bowenfels (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW. The median house here is $875,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
South Bowenfels has roughly 1,326 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Bowenfels 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, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Bowenfels's population at 1,326, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,326
Median age
48
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $875,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 73% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.7%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $175,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps South Bowenfels on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$875,000
+8.7% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$875,000
+8.7% annual growth
$240,480
1,326
Median age: 48
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.60% (median rent $270/wk against a $875,000 price tag). Units yield 8.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.60%
Based on $875,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.00%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+8.7%
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 202676%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +8.7%/yr
2021
$577K
5-year change
+52%
2026
$875K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
55
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
Education
Schools in South Bowenfels.
Local schools for South Bowenfels
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Government School Catchment
Cooerwull Public School
Lithgow Public School
Lithgow High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Bowenfels.
- What is the median house price in South Bowenfels?
- The median house price in South Bowenfels, NSW 2790 is $875,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +8.7%.
- What is the South Bowenfels postcode?
- South Bowenfels is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is South Bowenfels?
- South Bowenfels is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Bowenfels?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in South Bowenfels?
- There are 6 schools serving South Bowenfels on this page, including La Salle Academy Lithgow, Cooerwull Public School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow.
- How walkable is South Bowenfels?
- South Bowenfels has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Bowenfels?
- South Bowenfels is close to Bowenfels, South Littleton, Littleton, Hassans Walls, Sheedys Gully.
- What is the population of South Bowenfels?
- The population of South Bowenfels is approximately 1,326 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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