Bowman, NSW 2422 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bowman is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2422, home to 139 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 220 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 139
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,281 /week
- Median personal income
- $659 /week
- Median family income
- $1,458 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Barrington Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- 733 Bowman River Rd
- 732 Bowman River Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 90.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 89.7% of the 58 resolvable premises in Bowman. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 10.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 89.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 193 across postcode 2422 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 67 violent offences, 39 theft, 28 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bowman?
Bowman (NSW 2422) had 139 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Bowman?
The median advertised rent in Bowman is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bowman?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bowman covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barrington Public School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bowman?
Bowman is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (89.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bowman?
Across postcode 2422, 193 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (67), theft (39), property damage (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bowman?
In Bowman, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (90.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bowman?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bowman centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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