Bookham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
127
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bookham.
The postcode for Bookham is 2582 (NSW).
Bookham (2582) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Bookham has roughly 127 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bookham 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bookham's population at 127, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
127
Median age
47
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
127
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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 Bookham.
Local schools for Bookham
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Government School Catchment
Binalong Public School
Bowning Public School
Yass Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bookham.
- What is the Bookham postcode?
- Bookham is in the 2582 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Bookham?
- Bookham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2582, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Bookham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Bookham?
- There are 12 schools serving Bookham on this page, including Binalong Public School, Bowning Public School, Yass Public School.
- How walkable is Bookham?
- Bookham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bookham?
- Bookham is close to Illalong Creek, Woolgarlo, Berremangra, Goondah, Binalong.
- What is the population of Bookham?
- The population of Bookham is approximately 127 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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