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Bowral NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bowral, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bowral NSW is 10,764 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowral is $802 per week ($41,704 per year). Median rent in Bowral is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Bowral has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowral has a population density of 289.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bowral is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowral is $2,167.
There were 80 recorded offences in Bowral in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (27 offences).
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Bowral Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowral Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowral Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bowral Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bowral Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bowral Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bowral Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bowral Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bowral Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bowral Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bowral Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bowral Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bowral Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bowral Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bowral School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bowral Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bowral Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bowral Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bowral How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bowral Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bowral Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bowral Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bowral Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bowral Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bowral Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bowral Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bowral Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bowral Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bowral Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bowral When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bowral Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bowral Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bowral Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bowral Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bowral Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 80 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Bowral Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowral
What is the population of Bowral NSW?
The population of Bowral NSW is 10,764 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 289.5 people per km².Bowral is ranked #560 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bowral?
The median personal income in Bowral NSW is $802 per week, or $41,704 per year.The median household income is $1,535 per week.Family income is $2,080 per week.Bowral is ranked #3,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bowral?
Median rent in Bowral NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 32.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bowral ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bowral?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowral NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bowral?
The median age in Bowral NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bowral a good suburb to live in?
Bowral is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,764.The median income is $802/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10534. All dollar figures in AUD.