Bow Bowing

Bow Bowing is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Bow Bowing is estimated at around 1,567 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,606 people. The current resident population is estimated at 1,540 based on AreaSearch's analysis of latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,061 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Bow Bowing.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 123 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 6.1% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Bow Bowing is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Bow Bowing has had no new homes approved over the past five-year period. This reflects a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The absence of new supply generally supports demand for established properties and can contribute to price stability.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Bow Bowing has significantly less development activity. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints.

Bow Bowing has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, Minto Industry Park, Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor, and Kirkham Lane Improvements, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Bow Bowing shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Bow Bowing has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate was 4.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 7.4% over the past year. This rate is in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stood at 81.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 32.8% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical employs only 7.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 7.4%, while labour force also grew by 7.4%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bow Bowing's employment mix, local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Bow Bowing had a median income among taxpayers of $57,418 and an average income of $64,131 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures were lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates for Bow Bowing's median income would be approximately $62,505 and its average income would be around $69,813 as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 data, household income in Bow Bowing ranked at the 73rd percentile ($2,108 weekly), while personal income was at the 50th percentile. The income distribution showed that 38.4% of residents (601 people) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income in Bow Bowing, but strong earnings resulted in disposable income ranking at the 73rd percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Bow Bowing is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Bow Bowing, as per the latest Census, 98.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 1.8% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This is compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bow Bowing was 27.9%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged properties at 55.3% and rented ones at 16.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Bow Bowing was $420, slightly higher than the national average of $375 but lower than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bow Bowing's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863.

Bow Bowing features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.3% of all households, including 48.9% couples with children, 19.7% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Bow Bowing shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 23.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 20.5%.

Educational participation is notably high at 29.5%, including 9.5% in secondary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bow Bowing has 13 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 16 different routes, offering a total of 321 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 92%, while train use stands at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 32.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 45 trips per day, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bow Bowing's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Bow Bowing shows positive outcomes, with AreaSearch's analysis finding mortality rates and health conditions largely aligned with national averages. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is present in approximately 52% of the total population (~819 people), slightly above the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.6%) and arthritis (6.7%), with 73.0% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Under-65 residents have better health outcomes than average. Bow Bowing has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (209 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%, but still ranks lower nationally than the broader population.

Bow Bowing is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bow Bowing has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.7% of its population born overseas and 38.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bow Bowing, making up 53.8% of people there. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average, comprising 13.4% of Bow Bowing's population.

The top three ancestry groups in Bow Bowing are Other (19.6%), Australian (17.4%), and English (14.7%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Spanish at 1.7% versus 0.6%, and Filipino at 6.3% against a regional average of 2.0%.

Bow Bowing's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bow Bowing's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bow Bowing has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.2% to 3.7%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 14.9% to 16.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Bow Bowing's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 66%, adding 38 residents and reaching a total of 96. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.