Bombira, NSW 2850 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bombira is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2850, home to 504 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 199 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,903 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,117 /week
- Median family income
- $3,227 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,644
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Mudgee Public School
- Mudgee High School
- Cudgegong Valley Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Henry Lawson Dr Opp 83
- 79 Henry Lawson Dr
- 39 Henry Lawson Dr
- Putta Bucca Rd Before Henry Lawson Dr
- Putta Bucca Rd After Henry Lawson Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 50.3% of the 332 resolvable premises in Bombira. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 50.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,167 across postcode 2850 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 366 violent offences, 223 theft, 161 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bombira?
Bombira (NSW 2850) had 504 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Bombira?
The median advertised rent in Bombira is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bombira?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bombira covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mudgee Public School (3.5 km), Mudgee High School (3.7 km), Cudgegong Valley Public School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bombira?
Bombira is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (50.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bombira?
Across postcode 2850, 1,167 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (366), theft (223), property damage (161). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bombira?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bombira centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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