Life in Bowral
Life in Bowral
Welcome to Bowral. We know you are going to love living in Bowral and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Bowral
Is Bowral a good place to live?
Yes, Bowral is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Bowral will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Bowral
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Bowral, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Bowral. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Bowral and want to find a job in Bowral we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Bowral for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
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Weather in Bowral
Bowral
Bowral is the largest town in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, about ninety minutes southwest of Sydney. It is the main business and entertainment precinct of the Wingecarribee Shire and Highlands.
Bowral once served as a rural summer retreat for the gentry of Sydney, resulting in the establishment of a number of estates and manor houses in the district. Today, it is considered a “dormitory suburb” for commuter Sydneysiders, though it is 132 km away from the city centre. Bowral is often associated with the cricketer Sir Donald Bradman.
Bowral is close to several other historic towns, being 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Mittagong, 9 kilometres (6 mi) from both Moss Vale and Berrima. The suburb of East Bowral and the village of Burradoo are nearby.
Hotels and Accommodation in Bowral
There are all types of accommodation available in Bowral. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Bowral is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Bowral
Banks in Bowral
Cafes in Bowral
Carpet Cleaners in Bowral
Dentists in Bowral
Doctors and Medical clinics in Bowral
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Bowral Electricians below
Hospitals in Bowral
Mechanics in Bowral
Newspapers in Bowral
Pest Control in Bowral
Plumbers in Bowral
Real Estate Agents in Bowral
Restaurants in Bowral
Schools in Bowral
Solicitors in Bowral
Supermarkets in Bowral
Vets in Bowral
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.