Bombay Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bombay Compares
Bombay vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bombay | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,042 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bombay is a locality 225 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2622. It falls within the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region. The local government area is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Bombay has a population of 142 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $2,042, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 3 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Bombay includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 48 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bombay scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Bombay is part of the Shoalhaven statistical area in New South Wales.
Bombay Details
| Postcode | 2622 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 142 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,042/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $944/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 159.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 48 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.4648244 |
| Longitude | 149.6932085 |
| Distance from Sydney | 225 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Shoalhaven |
| Local Government | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (23.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (6.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (9.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (33.1%) |
| 65+ years | 31 (21.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 17 (12.0%) |
| Asthma | 12 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (8.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (4.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (12.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (46.3%) |
Suburbs Near Bombay
Same Postcode (2622)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.