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Bournewood

NSW 2868 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
116.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Bournewood

Bournewood is a small rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated approximately 340 kilometres north-west of Sydney near the town of Peak Hill. The locality covers around 116 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by gently rolling farmland used for wheat, canola, and sheep grazing in the Parkes Shire.

Peak Hill, approximately 15 kilometres to the north-east, provides a general store, hotel, and school, while Parkes (roughly 50 kilometres to the south) offers comprehensive regional services including a hospital, supermarkets, and the famous Parkes Observatory and Elvis Festival. A private vehicle is essential as there is no public transport in the locality.

Bournewood falls under postcode 2868 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 Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2868
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Dubbo
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.74°, 148.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
116.05 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2868

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2868 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,126
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$45,140

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2868; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Peak Hill
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Parkes (approx. 50 km south) to Sydney; approx. 5.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
4–5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hours

🛣️ Newell Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Peak Hill or Parkes.

🛒 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 Bournewood. 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 Bournewood known for? +

Bournewood is a quiet farming locality in NSW's Parkes Shire near Peak Hill, known for its cereal cropping and sheep grazing country and proximity to Parkes with its famous radio telescope observatory.

How far is Bournewood from Sydney CBD? +

Bournewood is approximately 340 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, around 4 to 5 hours by road via the Newell Highway.

Does Bournewood have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Bournewood. NSW TrainLink services operate from Parkes (approximately 50 km south) to Sydney.

What is the population of Bournewood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bournewood has a population of approximately 60 residents, a very small rural locality in the Parkes Shire.

Is Bournewood a good place to live? +

Bournewood suits those with farming interests in the NSW Central West, with Peak Hill and Parkes providing services and the distinctive central western countryside all around.

What is the postcode for Bournewood? +

The postcode for Bournewood, NSW is 2868.

Is Bournewood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bournewood 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.