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Bowman

NSW 2422 • New South Wales

139
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
60.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Bowman

Bowman is a small rural locality in the Mid-North Coast hinterland of New South Wales, situated in the Gloucester area within the Mid-Coast Council local government area. With a population of approximately 141 people, the area encompasses farming land along the upper Manning Valley foothills and is characterised by beef cattle grazing, timber country, and scenic mountain terrain. The locality lies close to the Barrington Tops region, one of the most spectacular national park landscapes in New South Wales.

Residents of Bowman enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by some of New South Wales' most dramatic highland scenery, with Barrington Tops National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage area — nearby. The township of Gloucester, approximately 30 kilometres to the south-east, provides residents with schools, supermarkets, and essential services. Bowman suits those seeking a quiet, self-sufficient country lifestyle with proximity to ecotourism destinations, horse properties, and a close-knit farming community.

Bowman 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
60.45 km²
Population Density
2 /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 rail at Dungog (~60 km south)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr

🛣️ Gloucester (~30 km south-east) is the nearest service town; Pacific Highway accessible via Gloucester

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
139
▲ 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. 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 NSW located? +

Bowman is a rural locality in the Gloucester area of New South Wales, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Gloucester township.

What is the population of Bowman NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bowman has a population of approximately 141 people.

What is Bowman NSW known for? +

Bowman is known for its proximity to Barrington Tops National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site), cattle farming, and the scenic mountain landscapes of the Manning Valley hinterland.

What is the nearest town to Bowman NSW? +

Gloucester is the nearest town, approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Bowman, offering schools, shopping, and other essential services.

Is Bowman a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bowman 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? +

Bowman had a population of 139 at the 2021 Census.