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Bowman Farm

NSW 2422 • New South Wales

41
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
46.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2422
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bowman Farm by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bowman Farm Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bowman Farm" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
41
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.