Bowral

NSW 2576 • Rest of NSW

10,764
Population (2021)
$41,704
Median Income
37.18 km²
Area
708m
Elevation
Southern HighlandsBoutique ShoppingCool ClimateWeekend Escape

About Bowral

Bowral serves as the Southern Highlands' sophisticated heart, about 120 kilometres southwest of Sydney. This regional town of roughly 10,800 residents combines heritage streetscapes with boutique shopping and an increasingly impressive food scene. The cooler climate supports spectacular gardens and a pace of life that attracts weekenders and tree-changers.

The town attracts an interesting demographic - creative professionals working remotely, wealthy retirees, and established farming families who've been here for generations. The main street offers antiques, homewares, and cafes that rival Sydney's best. Cool-climate gardens, particularly during autumn, draw visitors year-round. It's country living with genuine sophistication, no pretension required.

Bowral falls under postcode 2576 and is governed by Wingecarribee Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2576
Urban Area
Wingecaribee
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.48°, 150.43°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
37.18 km²
Elevation
708m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Oxley Mall Shopping Centre Cnr Boolwey Street & Bendooley Street Bowral 2576 NSW
  • Woolworths
    380 Bong Bong Street Bowral 2576 NSW
  • Harris Farm Markets
    72-76 Station St, Bowral NSW 2576

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Bowral, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Evans Lane, Bowral • SHR #00503
Glebe Street, Bowral • SHR #01399
Oxley Drive Bowral • SHR #01917
Horderns Road, Bowral • SHR #02026

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
55 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,335
Census 2021
10,764
4.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,060
Income 2021
$41,704
22.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,957
Born Overseas 2,339

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 774
  • 2. New Zealand 187
  • 3. South Africa 106
  • 4. Nepal 105
  • 5. India 99
  • 6. Scotland 82
  • 7. United States 73
  • 8. Germany 66
  • 9. China 51
  • 10. Italy 42
  • 11. Ireland 41
  • 12. Netherlands 39
  • 13. Canada 35
  • 14. Philippines 34
  • 15. Hong Kong 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,979
Australian 3,657
Irish 1,723
Scottish 1,528
German 420
Italian 338
Dutch 163
Australian Aboriginal 133
Chinese 130
French 120

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,890
Both parents born in Australia
2,736
Both parents born overseas
1,551
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.9%
No Religion
34.2%
Hinduism
1.3%
Buddhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
369 (3.4%)
5-14 years
1,160 (10.8%)
15-19 years
519 (4.8%)
20-24 years
367 (3.4%)
25-34 years
648 (6.0%)
35-44 years
947 (8.8%)
45-54 years
1,291 (12.0%)
55-64 years
1,383 (12.8%)
65-74 years
1,820 (16.9%)
75-84 years
1,613 (15.0%)
85+ years
662 (6.2%)

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