Bowenfels
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Bowenfels is a quiet suburb on the western edge of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, blending historic sites with a tranquil, small-town atmosphere. It is a gateway to nearby natural attractions, ideal for those seeking local charm and outdoor exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
2,049
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.48°, 150.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,760
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
21
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
239.0
Airport
BHS
Distance
45 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.