Bowna
NSW 2644 • New South Wales
About Bowna
Bowna is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within Greater Hume Shire approximately 33 kilometres north-east of Albury and 524 kilometres from Sydney. The locality covers around 117 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land near the Hume Reservoir, with a population of approximately 115 residents. Notably, the original village of Bowna was inundated when the Hume Reservoir (Lake Hume) was created, though the surrounding farming community and locality have persisted.
Bowna is a quiet farming community with a rich local history tied to the Hume Reservoir and its pioneer heritage. The historic St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, opened in 1934 as a memorial to the original village's pioneers, stood as a landmark for decades. The nearby township of Albury-Wodonga, 33 kilometres to the west, provides the full range of urban services including hospitals, shopping, and transport connections. Bowna suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle on the Murray riverine plains, with easy access to the lakeside recreation of the Hume Reservoir.
Bowna falls under postcode 2644 and is governed by the Greater Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Albury electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2644
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2644, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2644; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — Albury (car required) Approx. 30 min drive
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Located near the Murray Valley Highway. Albury-Wodonga is the main regional hub with full services, 33 km west.
Bowna is a rural locality with no walkable services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Holbrook Public School ICSEA 10036036 2021 146 Albury St
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Albury Street
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Hume Hwy
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Greater Hume Local Government Area, which contains Bowna. 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)