Overall score
Bowral
73.1/100
Mittagong
50.9/100
Bowral vs Mittagong, NSW suburb comparison
Bowral for families and value; Mittagong for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BowralMittagong
Crime rate
Bowral
29.7 / 1k
Mittagong
36.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowral
319
Mittagong
6
Population
Bowral
10,764
Mittagong
6,090
Metric leadBowral 9Mittagong 2across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bowral | Mittagong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.1/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 36.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 372 | 226 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 319 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 62 | 36 |
| Population | 10,764 | 6,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bowral reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mittagong is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bowral pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Mittagong is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Bowral the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Mittagong.