Upper Bowman at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5,608

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Upper Bowman.

The postcode for Upper Bowman is 2422 (NSW).

Upper Bowman (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.

Upper Bowman has roughly 5,608 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Upper Bowman 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Upper Bowman's population at 5,608, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

5,608

Median age

55

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$275/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$234/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

5,608

Median age: 55

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Upper Bowman.

Local schools for Upper Bowman

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Government School Catchment

Barrington Public School

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Gloucester Public School

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Gloucester High School

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Frequently asked

About Upper Bowman.

What is the Upper Bowman postcode?
Upper Bowman is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
Where is Upper Bowman?
Upper Bowman is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
What is the average rent in Upper Bowman?
The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $234.
What schools are in Upper Bowman?
There are 4 schools serving Upper Bowman on this page, including Barrington Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Gloucester Public School.
How walkable is Upper Bowman?
Upper Bowman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Upper Bowman?
Upper Bowman is close to Mount Peerless, Bowman, Craven Plateau, Wapra, Wirradgurie.
What is the population of Upper Bowman?
The population of Upper Bowman is approximately 5,608 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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