Bowral, NSW 2424
Regional New South Wales living — space, quiet and a genuine community feel.
- Regional lifestyle
- $500/wk Median
- 16.9% Renters
Bowral Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.6k
- Median age
- 56
- Median weekly rent
- $500
- To the CBD
- 100km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Bowral Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Bowral is a regional New South Wales community of 13,626 residents, with 16.9% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $500 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Bowral
Bowral Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Bowral Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Bowral
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bowral
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bowral.
What's the community like in Bowral?
Bowral has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 13,626, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Bowral?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bowral is $500. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $500 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Bowral walkable?
Bowral carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Bowral a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bowral has a 16.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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