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Bungowannah

NSW 2640 • New South Wales

175
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
117.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiverinaAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Bungowannah

Bungowannah is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated on the Riverina Highway approximately 16 kilometres north-west of Albury and 8 kilometres south-east of Howlong, within the Greater Hume Council area. With a population of around 175 residents spread across roughly 117 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming community typical of the NSW–Victoria borderlands. The locality sits near the Murray River corridor and shares postcode 2640 with the regional centre of Albury.

Agriculture — primarily grazing and cropping — forms the backbone of life in Bungowannah, and the landscape is characterised by flat to gently rolling pastoral land. Residents rely on nearby Howlong for basic amenities such as a pub, general store, and school, while the regional city of Albury provides access to hospitals, major retail, and tertiary education. The locality's proximity to the Murray River and the Albury–Wodonga region makes it part of one of inland Australia's most well-connected rural zones.

Bungowannah falls under postcode 2640 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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2640
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Hume
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Albury
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.02°, 147.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
117.50 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2640

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2640, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,056
Median 2023–24
$58,825
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,191

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2640; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Albury
16 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited regional service — Albury / Howlong 20-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
XPT from Albury to Sydney Central (~6.5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min to Albury; 5 hr 30 min to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-20 min to Albury

🛣️ Albury is the main regional hub; Hume Freeway connects south to Melbourne (~310 km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; Howlong and Albury provide the nearest services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
175
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Greater Hume Local Government Area, which contains Bungowannah. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bungowannah known for? +

Bungowannah is known for its quiet rural character in the Riverina, sitting between Albury and Howlong in the Murray River borderland region. It has a long history as a pastoral and farming community dating back to the 19th century.

How far is Bungowannah from Albury? +

Bungowannah is approximately 16 kilometres north-west of Albury, a drive of about 20 minutes via the Riverina Highway.

Does Bungowannah have public transport? +

Bungowannah has no direct public transport service. The nearest train station is Albury, which is served by the Sydney–Melbourne XPT rail corridor, and a car is the practical way to get around from the locality.

What is the population of Bungowannah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bungowannah has a population of approximately 175 residents across a locality covering around 117 square kilometres.

Is Bungowannah a good place to live? +

Bungowannah suits those who want a genuine rural lifestyle with easy access to the regional city of Albury for work, schools, and services. Its location near Howlong and the Murray River corridor adds to its appeal for outdoors enthusiasts.

What is the postcode for Bungowannah? +

The postcode for Bungowannah, NSW is 2640, which it shares with the regional city of Albury.

Is Bungowannah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bungowannah is part of the Greater Hume 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.