Buckenbowra at a glance
Population
16
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Buckenbowra.
The postcode for Buckenbowra is 2536 (NSW).
Buckenbowra (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Buckenbowra has roughly 16 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buckenbowra's population at 16, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (267% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (233% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16
Median age
51
Family households
233%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
267%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 51
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Education
Schools in Buckenbowra.
Local schools for Buckenbowra
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Government School Catchment
Mogo Public School
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
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Frequently asked
About Buckenbowra.
- What is the Buckenbowra postcode?
- Buckenbowra is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Buckenbowra?
- Buckenbowra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Buckenbowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Buckenbowra?
- There are 7 schools serving Buckenbowra on this page, including Mogo Public School, Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School.
- What suburbs are near Buckenbowra?
- Buckenbowra is close to Runnyford, Nelligen, Mogo, Batemans Bay, Merricumbene.
- What is the population of Buckenbowra?
- The population of Buckenbowra is approximately 16 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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