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Bow Bowing

NSW 2566 • Greater Sydney

1,606
Population (2021)
$109,616
Median Household Income
0.76 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanAffordableCommuter Belt

About Bow Bowing

Bow Bowing is a compact residential suburb in Sydney's south-western corridor, situated within the City of Campbelltown approximately 50 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD. With a population of 1,606 spread across just 0.76 square kilometres, it is a small, low-density suburb adjacent to the larger Minto area. Median household incomes are below the Sydney average, reflecting the Macarthur region's predominantly working-class and family demographic character.

Residents of Bow Bowing benefit from proximity to the broader Minto and Campbelltown amenities, including the Minto Marketplace shopping centre, local parks, and community facilities. The suburb is served by bus connections to Minto railway station on the T8 Airport & South Line, which provides rail access to Central Sydney in approximately 55 minutes. The area's affordable housing, green surrounds, and access to Campbelltown's growing services make it popular with young families and first-home buyers.

Bow Bowing falls under postcode 2566 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macquarie Fields electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2566
Urban Area
Minto
LGA / Council
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Macquarie Fields
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.02°, 150.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.76 km²
Elevation
39m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Minto
1.4 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Route 895, 896 — Minto Station / Campbelltown 5–10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
approx. 55 min to Central via T8 Airport & South Line from Minto
By Car (Peak)
55–75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ Near Narellan Road and Hume Highway; Campbelltown CBD is 5km south

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car; the suburb is quiet and residential with limited local retail.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Bow Bowing, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Robin Hood Farm
196 Campbelltown Road Ingleburn • SHR #01387

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Campbelltown Local Government Area, which contains Bow Bowing. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
176.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.8%
Motor vehicle theft
179 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
417.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.2%
Steal from vehicle
323.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.4%
View all 62 offence types for Campbelltown →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,602
Census 2021
1,606
▲ 0.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$38,688
Personal Income 2021
$41,964
▲ 8.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$41,964 / yr
$807/wk
Household
$109,616 / yr
$2108/wk
Family
$118,092 / yr
$2271/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 956
Born Overseas 603

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 93
  • 2. Fiji 52
  • 3. India 51
  • 4. New Zealand 49
  • 5. Bangladesh 34
  • 6. England 20
  • 7. Lebanon 19
  • 8. Vietnam 19
  • 9. Chile 17
  • 10. Iraq 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 354
English 298
Indian 131
Filipino 128
Irish 95
Scottish 76
Chinese 65
Lebanese 57
Samoan 56
Australian Aboriginal 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

453
Both parents born in Australia
887
Both parents born overseas
205
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.7%
No Religion
18.4%
Islam
12.6%
Hinduism
8.2%
Buddhism
3.1%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
112 (7.0%)
5-14 years
207 (12.9%)
15-19 years
129 (8.0%)
20-24 years
111 (6.9%)
25-34 years
212 (13.2%)
35-44 years
222 (13.8%)
45-54 years
238 (14.8%)
55-64 years
202 (12.6%)
65-74 years
127 (7.9%)
75-84 years
35 (2.2%)
85+ years
9 (0.6%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bow Bowing known for? +

Bow Bowing is a quiet suburban enclave in the Campbelltown area, known for its affordable family housing and proximity to Minto's growing retail and community facilities.

How far is Bow Bowing from Sydney CBD? +

Bow Bowing is approximately 50 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, a drive of around 50–70 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Does Bow Bowing have public transport? +

Bow Bowing is served by local bus routes connecting to Minto railway station (approximately 1.4km away), which offers T8 Airport & South Line services to Central Sydney in about 55 minutes.

What is the population of Bow Bowing? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bow Bowing has a population of 1,606 residents. The population has remained relatively stable since 2016 when it was 1,602.

Is Bow Bowing a good place to live? +

Bow Bowing is well-suited to families seeking affordable housing in Sydney's south-west. It offers a quiet, low-traffic environment with reasonable access to Campbelltown and Minto's broader services and schools.

What is the postcode for Bow Bowing? +

The postcode for Bow Bowing is 2566, shared with several surrounding suburbs in the Campbelltown area including Minto and Kentlyn.