South Bowenfels NSW 2790 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
South Bowenfels is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2790). The median sale price is $873k (+183% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $440/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.6%. It has a population of about 1,326 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $495,000 |
| 2021 | $291,000 |
| 2022 | $665,000 |
| 2023 | $735,000 |
| 2024 | $800,000 |
| 2025 | $872,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $310 |
| 3-bedroom | $450 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (56% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,326
- Median age: 48
- Median weekly household income: $1,608
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1005 · 62th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 956 · 39th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Transport
Nearest station: Lithgow Station (train), about 6.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in South Bowenfels?
The median sale price in South Bowenfels NSW 2790 is $872,500, up 183% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in South Bowenfels?
The median weekly rent in South Bowenfels (postcode 2790) is $440 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in South Bowenfels?
The estimated gross rental yield in South Bowenfels is about 2.6%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Bowenfels 2790
- Hartley 2790
- South Littleton 2790
- Rydal 2790
- Littleton 2790
- Lithgow 2790
- Sheedys Gully 2790
- Wallerawang 2845
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.