South Bowenfels vs South Littleton

South Littleton is the younger of the two, with a median age of 39 against 48 in South Bowenfels. In both, most households own their home and most homes are detached houses. In South Bowenfels, about half of households are couple families. In South Littleton, about half of households are people living alone. Houses cost more in South Bowenfels: a median of $928,000, against $448,000 in South Littleton, and rent is higher there too. On these figures, South Bowenfels tends to suit couples and older residents, while South Littleton suits people living alone and buyers on a tighter budget.

Which one suits you?

There is no overall winner — the suburb that suits a family with school-age kids is routinely the wrong one for someone commuting into the city. So each of these answers its own question, against a checklist you can see, using the same figures in the tables below.

Families with school-age kids

South Bowenfels

ahead on 3 of the 6 things we measure here

  • has more parks and reserves (5 vs 1)
  • carries lower crime risk (32/100 vs 51/100)
  • is already more of a family suburb (56% vs 48%)
  • But South Littleton has more separate houses rather than flats (100% vs 70%)

Weighs schools, house stock, crime, parks, childcare, and who already lives there.

First-home buyers

South Littleton

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • has cheaper houses ($447,500 vs $927,500)

Weighs house prices and mortgage stress.

Renters

South Littleton

ahead on 2 of the 3 things we measure here

  • has a bigger rental market to choose from (27% vs 7%)
  • has cheaper rent ($268/wk vs $370/wk)

Weighs rent, rental stress, and how much is for rent.

Commuting to the city

South Littleton

ahead on 2 of the 3 things we measure here

  • is more walkable (44/100 vs 0/100)
  • sits closer to the CBD (150.9 km vs 154.5 km)

Weighs distance, drive time, and walkability.

Downsizers and retirees

South Bowenfels

ahead on 3 of the 4 things we measure here

  • has more GPs (2 vs 0)
  • carries lower crime risk (32/100 vs 51/100)
  • has more residents already 65 and over (32% vs 21%)
  • But South Littleton is more walkable (44/100 vs 0/100)

Weighs who already lives there, GPs, walkability, and crime.

Investors

South Bowenfels

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • is growing faster (14.1% vs 5.3%)

Weighs population growth.

Where they sit

South Bowenfels and South Littleton drawn to the same scale. Both outlines are shown together, so the map answers whether they share a border and how their areas compare.

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Hides rows where both suburbs match

Bars start at zero. Scores, risks and rankings are drawn against their full 0–100 range; other rows are drawn in proportion to the larger of the two.

Side by side, out of 100

Risks are inverted — shown as safety and low exposure — so a longer bar always means better.

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Walkability 0 / 44
South Bowenfels — Walkability: 0/100 South Littleton — Walkability: 44/100
Safety 68 / 49
South Bowenfels — Safety: 68/100 South Littleton — Safety: 49/100
Low fire risk 61 / 28
South Bowenfels — Low fire risk: 61/100 South Littleton — Low fire risk: 28/100

Demographics

South Bowenfels has more residents (1,326 vs 317); South Bowenfels rents higher ($370/wk vs $268/wk).

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Population 1,326
+76% vs other
 317
Population trend (2016 → 2021) +14.1% +5.3%
Median age 48 39
Median household income $83,616/yr
+18% vs other
 $68,484/yr
Median weekly rent $370/wk
+28% vs other
 $268/wk

Age profile

Share of residents in each band, 2021 Census.

South Bowenfels South Littleton
0-4 6.2% / 6.3%
South Bowenfels — 0-4: 6.2% South Littleton — 0-4: 6.3%
5-14 12.3% / 14.5%
South Bowenfels — 5-14: 12.3% South Littleton — 5-14: 14.5%
15-19 4.9% / 5.0%
South Bowenfels — 15-19: 4.9% South Littleton — 15-19: 5.0%
20-24 3.5% / 5.7%
South Bowenfels — 20-24: 3.5% South Littleton — 20-24: 5.7%
25-34 10.3% / 13.9%
South Bowenfels — 25-34: 10.3% South Littleton — 25-34: 13.9%
35-44 9.6% / 12.6%
South Bowenfels — 35-44: 9.6% South Littleton — 35-44: 12.6%
45-54 9.9% / 10.4%
South Bowenfels — 45-54: 9.9% South Littleton — 45-54: 10.4%
55-64 11.8% / 11.0%
South Bowenfels — 55-64: 11.8% South Littleton — 55-64: 11.0%
65-74 15.5% / 13.6%
South Bowenfels — 65-74: 15.5% South Littleton — 65-74: 13.6%
75-84 11.8% / 7.3%
South Bowenfels — 75-84: 11.8% South Littleton — 75-84: 7.3%
85+ 4.3% / —
South Bowenfels — 85+: 4.3% South Littleton — 85+: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (15.5%).

Who lives together

Household composition, 2021 Census.

South Bowenfels 41.0% lone person
South Bowenfels — Lone Person: 41.0% South Bowenfels — Couple Families: 47.1% South Bowenfels — One Parent Families: 9.2% South Bowenfels — Group Household: 2.8%
South Littleton 49.0% lone person
South Littleton — Lone Person: 49.0% South Littleton — Couple Families: 34.0% South Littleton — One Parent Families: 14.0% South Littleton — Group Household: 3.0%
Lone Person Couple Families One Parent Families Group Household

Who owns and who rents

Occupied private dwellings by tenure, 2021 Census.

South Bowenfels 7.4% renting
South Bowenfels — Owned Outright: 52.1% South Bowenfels — Mortgage: 40.5% South Bowenfels — Renting: 7.4%
South Littleton 27.4% renting
South Littleton — Owned Outright: 38.7% South Littleton — Mortgage: 33.9% South Littleton — Renting: 27.4%
Owned outright Mortgage Renting

Qualifications

Highest non-school qualification, residents 15+, 2021 Census.

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Certificate III & IV 18.9% / 18.6%
South Bowenfels — Certificate III & IV: 18.9% South Littleton — Certificate III & IV: 18.6%
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 8.4% / 6.9%
South Bowenfels — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 8.4% South Littleton — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 6.9%
Bachelor Degree 8.7% / 5.4%
South Bowenfels — Bachelor Degree: 8.7% South Littleton — Bachelor Degree: 5.4%
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 2.2% / 2.2%
South Bowenfels — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 2.2% South Littleton — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 2.2%
Postgraduate Degree 2.6% / 0.9%
South Bowenfels — Postgraduate Degree: 2.6% South Littleton — Postgraduate Degree: 0.9%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (18.9%).

Where residents were born

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents, 2021 Census. A dash means that country is not among the suburb's own eight largest.

South Bowenfels South Littleton
England 3.3% / 0.9%
South Bowenfels — England: 3.3% South Littleton — England: 0.9%
Pakistan 0.4% / 0.9%
South Bowenfels — Pakistan: 0.4% South Littleton — Pakistan: 0.9%
New Zealand 1.2% / —
South Bowenfels — New Zealand: 1.2% South Littleton — New Zealand: not among its largest
Scotland 1.0% / —
South Bowenfels — Scotland: 1.0% South Littleton — Scotland: not among its largest
Ireland — / 0.9%
South Bowenfels — Ireland: not among its largest South Littleton — Ireland: 0.9%
Philippines 0.6% / —
South Bowenfels — Philippines: 0.6% South Littleton — Philippines: not among its largest
Thailand 0.5% / —
South Bowenfels — Thailand: 0.5% South Littleton — Thailand: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (3.3%).

What people live in

Occupied private dwellings by structure, 2021 Census.

South Bowenfels 70.5% houses
South Bowenfels — Houses: 70.5% South Bowenfels — Townhouses: 29.5%
South Littleton 100.0% houses
South Littleton — Houses: 100.0% South Littleton — Townhouses: 0.0%
Houses Townhouses

Property market

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Median house price $927,500 $447,500
Median unit price —
same for both
Median land price $487,500 —
Typical days to sell (houses) 115 days
from 7 sales
 —

Zoning mix

South Bowenfels has more rural and farming land (72% vs 0%); South Littleton has more land zoned for conservation (62% vs 7%).

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Rural and farming 72% 0%
Environmental 7% 62%
Residential 13% 37%
Infrastructure and transport 8% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it. Zones as at 2026-09.

Development activity

South Bowenfels South Littleton
New dwellings approved 55
across Lithgow
same for both
Approvals change year on year +0%
same for both

Ranking within NSW

South Bowenfels South Littleton
House price Higher than 41% of NSW Higher than 13% of NSW
Income Higher than 51% of NSW Higher than 32% of NSW
Schools —
same for both
Walkability Higher than 25% of NSW Higher than 79% of NSW
Affordability Higher than 61% of NSW Higher than 87% of NSW
EV adoption Higher than 47% of NSW Higher than 46% of NSW
NBN connectivity Higher than 78% of NSW Higher than 65% of NSW

Liveability

South Littleton is more walkable (44 vs 0).

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Grade C —
Score 44/100 —
Socio-economic band advantaged area
decile 7/10
 below-average income
decile 2/10

Risk profile

South Littleton carries more bushfire risk (72 vs 39); South Littleton carries more crime risk (51 vs 32).

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Bushfire Low
39/100
 High
72/100
Crime Low
32/100
 Moderate
51/100
Flood Not mapped
no mapped data here
same for both
Coastal erosion None
0/100
same for both
Aircraft noise None
0/100
same for both
Industrial facilities nearby 0
within 5 km
 4
within 5 km

Schools

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Inside the suburb 0
same for both
Rated above peers 0
same for both
Rated at peers 0
same for both
Rated below peers 0
same for both

Amenities in the suburb

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Parks & reserves 5 1
GPs 2 0
Fuel stations 1 0
Waterways 10 0

Mobility

South Bowenfels sits further from the CBD (154.5 km vs 150.9 km).

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Walkability score 0/100 44/100
Distance to Sydney 154.5 km
+2% vs other
 150.9 km
Drive time (normal traffic) 142 min 139 min
Public transport score 33/100
Bus
 23/100
Bus
Peak arrivals per hour 8.5
7-9am + 5-7pm
 3.0
7-9am + 5-7pm
Median peak wait 1 min
scheduled, not actual
 8 min
scheduled, not actual
Electric vehicle share 0.5%
postcode 2790
same for both
Rooftop solar per 100 dwellings 36
postcode 2790
same for both

How people get to work

Method of travel on census day 2021 — which fell during COVID restrictions, so working from home is inflated and every travel mode understated.

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Car (driver) 85.0% / 83.2%
South Bowenfels — Car (driver): 85.0% South Littleton — Car (driver): 83.2%
Worked from Home 10.4% / 8.8%
South Bowenfels — Worked from Home: 10.4% South Littleton — Worked from Home: 8.8%
Car (passenger) 3.6% / 8.0%
South Bowenfels — Car (passenger): 3.6% South Littleton — Car (passenger): 8.0%
Walked Only 1.1% / —
South Bowenfels — Walked Only: 1.1% South Littleton — Walked Only: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (85.0%).

Setting

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Elevation 890 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
 975 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre

NBN connectivity

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Connectivity score 71/100 45/100
Most common technology Fibre to the premises Fibre to the node
Full-fibre (FTTP) share 42%
638 premises
 0%
157 premises

Climate

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Annual rainfall 1,147 mm
same for both
Summer max (Jan) 23.8°C
same for both
Winter min (Jul) 3.2°C
same for both

Council rates

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Average residential rate $1,150/yr
same for both
Council Lithgow
same for both

Federal electorate

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Division Calare
same for both
Member Andrew Gee
same for both
Party Independent
same for both

First Home Owner Grant

South Bowenfels South Littleton
Grant amount $10,000
same for both
Property price cap $600,000
same for both
Eligibility New
same for both

Tags

South Bowenfels

Retirees Rural Townhouses

South Littleton

Affordable Large Blocks Parks River

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