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Bowning

NSW 2582 • New South Wales

619
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
292.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietCar-Dependent

About Bowning

Bowning is a small historic village in the Yass Valley Shire of New South Wales, located approximately 14 kilometres west of Yass on the Hume Highway and around 287 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The locality sits at an elevation of about 602 metres on the South West Slopes, covering a large rural area of nearly 293 square kilometres. With a population of around 619 and a median household income of approximately $55,900, Bowning is a modest farming community whose name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'big hill'.

Bowning's position on the Hume Highway — the main arterial route between Sydney and Melbourne — has historically made it a notable waypoint in regional NSW. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling pastoral country, sheep and cattle grazing, and mixed farming. The nearby town of Yass, just 14 kilometres east, provides schools, supermarkets, medical services, and a railway station on the Canberra line, while Canberra itself is approximately an hour's drive to the south, giving Bowning residents reasonable access to capital city facilities.

Bowning falls under postcode 2582 and is governed by the Yass Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2582
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yass Valley
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 148.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
292.68 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Bowning for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$975K
10 sales · ▼ 4.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yass Junction
14 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Yass and Canberra Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
287 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station Yass Junction (14 km); trains to Sydney from Yass approx. 3 hours
By Car (Peak)
3 hours – 3 hours 30 min via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours 45 min – 3 hours

🛣️ On the Hume Highway; Canberra CBD is approx. 1 hour south; Yass provides nearest services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; Bowning is a small village on the Hume Highway with no local shopping, requiring trips to Yass for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
62.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
96.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
164.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
73.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Yass Valley →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
619
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowning known for? +

Bowning is known as a small historic village on the Hume Highway in southern NSW. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'big hill', reflecting the elevated terrain of the South West Slopes region. It's a quiet pastoral community near Yass.

How far is Bowning from Sydney? +

Bowning is approximately 287 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a drive of around 3 hours via the Hume Highway.

Does Bowning have public transport? +

Bowning has no regular public transport of its own. The nearest rail access is Yass Junction, approximately 14 kilometres to the east, which is on the Sydney–Melbourne mainline, though stops there are limited. A car is the practical way to get around.

What is the population of Bowning? +

According to 2021 Census data, Bowning has a population of approximately 619 residents. It is a small rural village in Yass Valley Shire, with farming and grazing the dominant land uses.

Is Bowning a good place to live? +

Bowning suits those seeking a very quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with access to Yass's services about 14 kilometres away, and Canberra within an hour's drive. It's ideal for those who value open pastoral landscapes and a genuine country community feel.

What is the postcode for Bowning? +

The postcode for Bowning, NSW is 2582.

What is the median house price in Bowning? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $975,000, down 4.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Bowning a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bowning is part of the Yass Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.