South Bowenfels, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Bowenfels is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 1,326 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,326
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,608 /week
- Median personal income
- $727 /week
- Median family income
- $2,187 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Cooerwull Public School
- Lithgow Public School
- Lithgow High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- 76 Mudgee St
- Mudgee St At Great Western Hwy
- Magpie Hollow Rd At Great Western Hwy
- Great Western Hwy Opp Magpie Hollow Rd
- 29 Mckanes Falls Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 27 parks and reserves
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 99.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 34.8% of the 722 resolvable premises in South Bowenfels. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 26.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 26.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Bowenfels?
South Bowenfels (NSW 2790) had 1,326 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in South Bowenfels?
The median advertised rent in South Bowenfels is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Bowenfels?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near South Bowenfels covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cooerwull Public School (3.9 km), Lithgow Public School (5.1 km), Lithgow High School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Bowenfels?
South Bowenfels is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (34.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Bowenfels?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in South Bowenfels?
In South Bowenfels, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (99.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in South Bowenfels?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Bowenfels centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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