Bad Schönau: population and statistics
Bad Schönau has a population of 731 (2026) across 13.6 km², or 53.7 people per km². It ranks 1,860 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 731 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 490 m
Bad Schönau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Schönau ranks No. 520 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 135.6 in Bad Schönau, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.3% in Bad Schönau, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,906 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krumbach (2,405 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Schönau over time
Bad Schönau had 731 residents in 2016 and 731 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 727 |
| 2022 | 747 |
| 2023 | 742 |
| 2024 | 753 |
| 2025 | 738 |
| 2026 | 731 |
All indicators for Bad Schönau
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 274 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,894 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 92 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,698 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 300 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,567 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 33 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,386 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 86 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,006 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 681 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 135.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 8 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 198 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Schönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Schönau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities14.3% ×1.7
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Real estate5.5% ×3.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Schönau
Where is Bad Schönau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Schönau?
Bad Schönau has 731 residents (2026), ranking 1,860 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Schönau?
Bad Schönau covers 13.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Schönau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Schönau went from 731 to 731, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Bad Schönau?
Bad Schönau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.494, longitude 16.235.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bad Schönau?
In Bad Schönau, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 135.6 (2024), ranking 8 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bad Schönau?
In Bad Schönau, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.3% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Schönau?
In Bad Schönau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Schönau?
The nearest to Bad Schönau are Krumbach (4.6 km), Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt (4.7 km), Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt (5.6 km), Zöbern (8.9 km), Schäffern (9.4 km).