Question 1

Is Bowen Mountain a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Mountain is a semi-rural Blue Mountains suburb set among bushland and escarpments, with a quiet country atmosphere and elevated outlooks. Properties range from timber cottages and hobby farms to larger architect-designed homes on generous, tree-filled blocks, so the area suits people after space, privacy and a bushland lifestyle. The community of 1,609 residents has a median age of 35 and is weighted towards families, with couple families (with and without children) making up 84.4% of families and 91.0% of homes owner-occupied.

Everyday needs are met in nearby Kurrajong and Richmond, while locals enjoy native wildlife and walking tracks close to home. Access is mostly by local roads and private car, though Transport for NSW’s Route 680 loop links Bowen Mountain with Richmond. The council has carried out drainage and stability work on Bowen Mountain Road, and Bowen Mountain Park is managed by a local committee with general maintenance announced and its community building available for hire.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bowen Mountain?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Mountain doesn't have enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable house or unit prices or average rents. Only the ABS median total household income as recorded at the most recent Census is available, at $2,235 a week, so it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live in Bowen Mountain compared with local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bowen Mountain a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Bowen Mountain climbed 8.4% over the past 12 months. That change is the suburb's capital growth for houses and counts as a solid rise over the year. There isn't enough recent data for unit values or rents to describe how those moved, so this read focuses on the house market; whether that suits your investment goals depends on your circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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