Bocobra
NSW 2865 • New South Wales
About Bocobra
Bocobra is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated in the electorate of Orange with a postcode shared with the Molong area. Covering approximately 101 square kilometres, it had a population of just 60 residents at the 2021 census. The terrain is typical of the Central Western Slopes and Plains, with rolling farmland used for cropping and grazing. It lies roughly 30–40 kilometres from Orange, the nearest significant regional centre in the area.
The Bocobra community is deeply rural, with farming and grazing as the primary occupations of residents. The surrounding landscape offers scenic pastoral vistas, and those who call it home generally value the quiet, uncrowded nature of country living. Orange, with its excellent dining, arts scene, and full range of services, is the go-to hub for shopping, healthcare, and education. The area also benefits from proximity to Molong, a historic rural town with a charming main street, hotel, and essential services.
Bocobra falls under postcode 2865 and is governed by the Cabonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2865
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2865 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2865; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coaches — Orange / Dubbo Limited regional coach services
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Orange CBD is the practical daily commute destination (~35 km, 30 min by car). Dubbo is approx. 100 km north.
Entirely rural locality — a private vehicle is essential. No local shops, footpaths, or public transport within the locality itself.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Manildra Public School ICSEA 9476364 5055 2100 Packham Drive
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Loftus Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cabonne Local Government Area, which contains Bocobra. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)