NSW Property Intelligence
South BowenfelsNSW 2790
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. South Bowenfels is home to ~1,326 residents (median age 48), with 6% of households renting.
Rent in South Bowenfels
The median house rent in South Bowenfels is $460/week (285 new leases). Units have a median of $330/week (38 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2790, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350/wk | $270/wk |
| 2 | $385/wk | $330/wk |
| 3 | $470/wk | $445/wk |
| 4+ | $580/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of South Bowenfels fall in the intake zones of Lithgow Public School, Lithgow High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Lithgow Public School#1652 of 2159 in NSW
- Lithgow High School#1664 of 2159 in NSW
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for South Bowenfels (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 5 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 0 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | Stable |
Development activity
17 development applications were lodged in South Bowenfels over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
South Bowenfels — quick answers
What is the median rent in South Bowenfels?
Houses in South Bowenfels (postcode 2790) have a median asking rent of $460/week; units have a median of $330/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for South Bowenfels?
South Bowenfels addresses can be zoned for Lithgow Public School, Lithgow High School. Lithgow Public School ranks in roughly the top 77% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How much development is happening in South Bowenfels?
17 development applications were lodged in South Bowenfels in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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