Bournewood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
60
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Bournewood.
The postcode for Bournewood is 2868 (NSW).
Bournewood (2868) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Bournewood has roughly 60 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Bournewood 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 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bournewood's population at 60, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (106% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
60
Median age
33
Family households
106%
Lone person
–
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)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
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Education
Schools in Bournewood.
Local schools for Bournewood
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Government School Catchment
Yeoval Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Columba's Catholic Primary School Yeoval
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bournewood.
- What is the Bournewood postcode?
- Bournewood is in the 2868 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Bournewood?
- Bournewood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2868, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bournewood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Bournewood?
- There are 2 schools serving Bournewood on this page, including Yeoval Central School, St Columba's Catholic Primary School Yeoval.
- How walkable is Bournewood?
- Bournewood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bournewood?
- Bournewood is close to Loombah, Yullundry, Yeoval, North Yeoval, North Yeoval.
- What is the population of Bournewood?
- The population of Bournewood is approximately 60 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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