Bowan Park
NSW 2864 • New South Wales
About Bowan Park
Bowan Park is a small rural locality in the Central West of New South Wales, situated roughly between the cities of Orange and Parkes within the Orange electorate. Spanning 64 square kilometres, the area had a 2021 census population of around 106 residents, reflecting its thinly settled farming character. The locality sits in classic Central Tablelands country — gently undulating agricultural land used predominantly for grain cropping and mixed livestock farming.
Life in Bowan Park revolves around the land, with residents connected to the broader farming communities of Orange and Parkes for services, schools, and healthcare. The region offers a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle well-suited to those in agricultural industries. Orange, with its renowned food and wine scene, cool climate orchards, and regional infrastructure, is the primary urban hub for residents, accessible by a short drive along the Mitchell Highway corridor.
Bowan Park falls under postcode 2864 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 2864
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2864 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 2864; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional local services — Orange / Parkes ~40 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Orange is the main regional hub, ~35 km away. Parkes is ~45 km in the other direction. The locality has no direct public transport — car essential.
No walkable amenities whatsoever. A car is essential for all daily needs including access to Orange or Parkes for groceries, schools, and medical services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cudal Public School ICSEA 9796364 2101 9-15 Toogong St
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 Bowan Park. 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)