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

As of May 2026, the population of the suburb of Bow Bowing is estimated at around 1,543 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 1,606 people, indicating a drop of 63 individuals (3.9%). This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, which resulted in an estimated resident population of 1,538. The population density stands at 2,030 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Bow Bowing are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Bow Bowing expected to grow by 109 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.7% over the 16-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 recorded no new dwelling approvals since 2016. This indicates a mature suburb with limited land availability for new construction. Buyers may face competition primarily among existing homes due to the scarcity of new housing stock, which typically supports property values.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Bow Bowing has significantly less development activity, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Nationally, development activity is also lower, reinforcing demand and pricing for existing properties.

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

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, Minto Industry Park, Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor, and Kirkham Lane Improvements.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Bow Bowing maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Bow Bowing has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%. Over the past year, it saw an estimated employment growth of 5.3%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025895 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate in Bow Bowing is 74.3%, exceeding Greater Sydney's rate of 68.8%. According to Census responses, 32.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries employing residents include transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Bow Bowing has a significant employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.3% of Bow Bowing's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 5.3%, while labour force grew by 5.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bow Bowing's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 are lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 for the same period. As of March 2026, estimated incomes based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $63,344 (median) and $70,749 (average). In Census 2021 data, Bow Bowing's household income ranked at the 73rd percentile ($2,108 weekly), with personal income at the 50th percentile. The earnings profile showed that 38.4% of locals (592 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 73rd percentile. The area'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

Dwelling structure in Bow Bowing, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bow Bowing was 27.9%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (55.3%) or rented (16.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bow Bowing was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bow Bowing's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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%. 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, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (20.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.5%, with 9.5% in secondary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 operational transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 16 different routes that collectively facilitate 321 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 120 meters from their nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Bow Bowing's predominantly residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 92% of residents, while train usage stands at 7%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling in the area is 1.9, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 32.8% of Bow Bowing's residents work from home, which may be partly attributed to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 45 trips per day across all routes, translating 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, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent conditions are asthma (7.6%) and arthritis (6.7%), while 73% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Under-65 residents have better health outcomes. Bow Bowing has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (197 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%, 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 the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average, comprising 13.4% of Bow Bowing's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (19.6%), Australian (17.4%), and English (14.7%). Notably, Samoan, Spanish, and Filipino ethnicities are also overrepresented in Bow Bowing compared to regional averages, at 2.8%, 1.7%, and 6.3% respectively.

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

Bow Bowing's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bow Bowing has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 14.9% to 16.5%, while those aged 75-84 have risen from 2.2% to 3.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.2% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bow Bowing's age profile. The 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by 22%, adding 39 residents and reaching a total of 222. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.