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Bowman Farm

NSW 2422 • New South Wales

41
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
46.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Bowman Farm

Bowman Farm is a small rural locality in the Mid-Coast region of New South Wales, situated within postcode 2422 in the Manning Valley area near Gloucester. Covering approximately 46.5 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming district with around 41 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The locality sits within a productive agricultural area known for beef cattle grazing and timber country.

Life in Bowman Farm reflects the quiet rhythms of rural New South Wales, with residents typically relying on nearby Gloucester — approximately 20-30 kilometres away — for shopping, schools, healthcare, and community services. The surrounding Manning Valley landscape offers scenic bushland, rivers, and proximity to the Barrington Tops National Park, making the area attractive to those seeking a self-sufficient, nature-connected rural lifestyle. The area falls within the federal electorate of Lyne.

Bowman Farm falls under postcode 2422 and is governed by the Mid-Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2422
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.56 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2422

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2422, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,329
Median 2023–24
$41,701
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,614

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2422; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
No local train; nearest station is Gloucester (limited services)
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-3.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; Pacific Highway and Manning Valley roads provide main access

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural locality; all services require a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
41
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Coast Local Government Area, which contains Bowman Farm. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
286.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
215 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Non-DV assault
445.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
196.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bowman Farm NSW? +

Bowman Farm is a rural locality in the Manning Valley area of Mid-Coast NSW, near the town of Gloucester, approximately 290 kilometres north of Sydney.

What is the nearest town to Bowman Farm? +

Gloucester is the nearest town to Bowman Farm, providing supermarkets, schools, medical services, and community facilities for the surrounding rural area.

What national park is near Bowman Farm? +

Bowman Farm is close to Barrington Tops National Park, a World Heritage-listed wilderness area known for ancient Antarctic beech forests, scenic walks, and diverse wildlife.

Is Bowman Farm a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bowman Farm is part of the Mid-Coast 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.

What is the population of Bowman Farm? +

Bowman Farm had a population of 41 at the 2021 Census.