Bowral
NSW 2576 • Rest of NSW
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
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesOxley Mall Shopping Centre Cnr Boolwey Street & Bendooley Street Bowral 2576 NSW -
Woolworths380 Bong Bong Street Bowral 2576 NSW -
Harris Farm Markets72-76 Station St, Bowral NSW 2576
Schools
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15-17 Kirkham Road,
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11 Charlotte Street, Burradoo
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11-29 Railway Road, Burradoo
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22 Boardman Road South
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Bowral High School ICSEA 956Park & Aitken Rds
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Bowral Public School ICSEA 1090Bendooley St
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Bundaroo Street
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Glenquarry Public School ICSEA 1045Tourist Rd
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Kangaloon Public School ICSEA 1074Robertson St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Bowral, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bowral by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bowral Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bowral" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
43 state housing + 62 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)