Bombowlee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
291
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bombowlee.
The postcode for Bombowlee is 2720 (NSW).
Bombowlee (2720) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Bombowlee has roughly 291 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bombowlee scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bombowlee's population at 291, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
291
Median age
51
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
291
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bombowlee.
Local schools for Bombowlee
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Snowy Valleys School
Tumut Public School
Franklin Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bombowlee.
- What is the Bombowlee postcode?
- Bombowlee is in the 2720 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Bombowlee?
- Bombowlee is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2720, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Bombowlee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Bombowlee?
- There are 5 schools serving Bombowlee on this page, including McAuley Catholic College, Snowy Valleys School, Tumut Public School.
- How walkable is Bombowlee?
- Bombowlee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bombowlee?
- Bombowlee is close to Jackalass, Mundongo, Gocup, Killimicat, Lacmalac.
- What is the population of Bombowlee?
- The population of Bombowlee is approximately 291 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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