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Bakers Swamp

NSW 2820 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
136.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiverside
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About Bakers Swamp

Bakers Swamp is a small rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Sydney near the town of Wellington. The locality covers around 136 square kilometres of mixed farming country and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies within the Macquarie River catchment, featuring flat to gently undulating paddocks used for cereal cropping and sheep and beef grazing.

Wellington, approximately 20 kilometres to the south, provides essential services including a hospital, schools, and shopping, and is known for the spectacular Wellington Caves — a major geoheritage tourism attraction. The broader Central Western district is a productive agricultural zone and the Macquarie River provides water for irrigation farming. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Bakers Swamp falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the Dubbo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Dubbo
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.55°, 148.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
136.49 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2820

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2820, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,139
Median 2023–24
$47,943
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,246

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2820; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wellington
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Wellington (approx. 20 km) to Sydney; approx. 4.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hours

🛣️ Mitchell Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Wellington.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Dubbo Local Government Area, which contains Bakers Swamp. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
491.3 / 100k
2yr Down 32.0% 10yr Down 12.8%
Motor vehicle theft
300 / 100k
2yr Down 20.8% 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
782.5 / 100k
2yr Down 23.2% 10yr Up 1.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
435.1 / 100k
2yr Down 41.1% 10yr Down 14.3%
View all 62 offence types for Dubbo →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bakers Swamp known for? +

Bakers Swamp is a rural locality near Wellington in the NSW Central West, close to the renowned Wellington Caves geoheritage attraction and the productive Macquarie River farming district.

How far is Bakers Swamp from Sydney CBD? +

Bakers Swamp is approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, around 3.5 to 4.5 hours by road via the Mitchell Highway.

Does Bakers Swamp have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Bakers Swamp. NSW TrainLink rail services operate from Wellington (approximately 20 km south) to Sydney.

What is the population of Bakers Swamp? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bakers Swamp has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the NSW Central West.

Is Bakers Swamp a good place to live? +

Bakers Swamp suits those with farming interests in the NSW Central West, with Wellington providing services, the famous caves nearby, and a NSW TrainLink connection to Sydney.

What is the postcode for Bakers Swamp? +

The postcode for Bakers Swamp, NSW is 2820.

Is Bakers Swamp a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bakers Swamp is part of the Dubbo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.