Median house price
$865k
+21% change
NSW · Yass Valley Council
Bowning, 2582
Est. population · Jun 2025
610
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.2%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,888/wk
Employment rate
60.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$865,000
Languages at home
1.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Bowning is a quieter smaller community in Yass Valley Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bowning snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
610
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#181
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
36th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
44th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 38.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4018th in Australia
- State rank
- 1235th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #181 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #405 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 44
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $865,000
- Median price change
- +21%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
610(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +7.2% over 5 years · 71th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +7.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +41
- Growth rank in NSW
- 71th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~650), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 619
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,888
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 25 of 245
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,679
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 220 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 34
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault49
- Fraud53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment46
- Malicious Damage To Property54
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis89
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 994
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 44th
School list
- Bowning Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 26 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
94 public transport stops in this suburb
- 166 Red Hill Rd
- 221 Red Hill Rd
- 473 Black Range Rd
- Bowning Coach Stop
- Leake St At Montem St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Yass District Hospital (14.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 169 mm · ~21 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Subdivision1290 BLACK RANGE ROAD BOWNING 2582On Exhibition
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like5 SHORT STREET BOWNING 2582Under Assessment
June 2026
- Subdivision38 CAREY LANE BOWNING 2582Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure639 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY BOWNING 2582Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home28327 HUME HIGHWAY BOWNING 2582Under Assessment
March 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation388 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision142 BOWNING ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision1296 WARGEILA ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation388 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision221 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
- Subdivision28234 HUME HIGHWAY BOWNING 2582Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia215 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia215 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation13 MONTEM STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation388 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building15 PLAYFAIR STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation27499 HUME HIGHWAY BOWNING 2582Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1 SHORT STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia215 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision38 CAREY LANE BOWNING 2582Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision28234 HUME HIGHWAY BOWNING 2582Determined
April 2024
- Subdivision20 SILVER STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
March 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 MONTEM STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
2023· 7 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure639 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY BOWNING 2582Determined
September 2023
- Subdivision306 LAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Bed and breakfast accommodation4 LEAKE STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Shed28 MONTEM STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
- Subdivision of land28234 HUME HIGHWAY BOWNING 2582Determined
- Dwelling1430 WARGEILA ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land20 SILVER STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- DwellingLAVERSTOCK ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
September 2022
- Shed3 Silver Street, Bowning NSWDetermined
August 2022
- Dwelling1392 WARGEILA ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
July 2022
- Shed11 LEAKE STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
May 2022
- Farm buildings1392 WARGEILA ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
April 2022
- Demolition16 LAWRENCE LANE BOWNING 2582Determined
March 2022
- Shed7 HARROW STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Shed78 RED HILL ROAD BOWNING 2582Determined
September 2021
- Shed12A AIRY STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
- Shed6 LEAKE STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
July 2021
- Shed30 MONTEM STREET BOWNING 2582Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsMontem Street, Bowning NSW 2582Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Bowning Railway Station groupMain Southern railway BowningSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.3 km away).
Coalition 56.0%Labor 44.0%
6.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -5.7 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BowningLabor 43.5% · Coalition 56.5% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Yass NorthLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
- Yass CentralLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)13.7 km away
- YassLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)14.9 km away
- MurringoLabor 33.6% · Coalition 66.4% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Yass Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.