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Bolwarra suburb profile

Bolwarra is an established residential pocket on the edge of Maitland in the Hunter region. Neighbouring the Hunter River, it retains a semi-rural, village-like feel with tree-lined streets and a mix of older, character homes and larger low-density blocks. The suburb appeals to families and people seeking a quieter pace while keeping easy access to Maitland’s shops, services and rail connections at Maitland station. Local green spaces and community facilities support a relaxed everyday life, and major regional roads make the Hunter Valley and coastal centres straightforward destinations for weekends and day trips.

Bolwarra property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Bolwarra sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell marginally, down 1.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months, eight houses were sold. Houses sold in a median of 40 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Bolwarra saw house rents average $775 a week, a sharp rise of 12.3% over the last 12 months.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
-1.5%N/A
Sold
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8N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
40N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$775N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
12.3%N/A

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Bolwarra demographics

Bolwarra is a community of 1,350 people with a median age of 41. The typical household income is $2,217 a week, roughly $115,300 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families with children are the largest group at 46.5%, and together with couple families without children (42.0%) they make up 88.5% of families. One-parent families account for 10.5% and other families 1.0%.

Homes in Bolwarra are mostly owner-occupied, with 39.8% owned outright and 46.8% owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 86.6%. Renters make up 13.3% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Bolwarra

Some popular suburbs near Bolwarra include:

  • Bolwarra Heights: Leafy, elevated residential suburb in the Hunter region.
  • Largs: Small riverside village with a rural, country-town atmosphere.
  • Lorn: Historic riverside suburb with tree-lined streets and heritage homes.
  • Horseshoe Bend: Scenic, semi-rural area beside a prominent bend in the Hunter River.
  • Maitland: Regional centre with a historic main street and broad services.

How does Bolwarra compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Bolwarra’s median house price is 5.8% higher than Bolwarra Heights’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Bolwarra Heights have risen 10.0% more than in Bolwarra over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Bolwarra are selling 44.4% faster than in Lorn.

Choose the right real estate agents in Bolwarra

Choosing the right real estate agent in Bolwarra can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 17 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 63.2% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.38% to 3.25%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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