Blue Mountains City Council
South Bowenfels
South Bowenfels at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,326
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about South Bowenfels.
South Bowenfels (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,326
Median age: 48
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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
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Frequently asked
About South Bowenfels.
- What is the South Bowenfels postcode?
- South Bowenfels is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- South Bowenfels has approximately 1,326 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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