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| Locality | Buckenbowra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.67912 |
| Longitude | 149.97723 |
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 266.7 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 231 km south-southwest |
Buckenbowra is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 10. The locality covers an area of 266.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 231 km south-southwest of Sydney. Buckenbowra is located at 35.6791°S, 149.9772°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Buckenbowra rests in a valley where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a place where the land dips and rises with a quiet resilience. It lies 106.4 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 168°T), and is situated 17.8 km west of Batemans Bay. The rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of green pastures and dense bushland, give way to the meandering Buckenbowra River, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky. Here, the light at dusk seems to linger, painting the landscape in hues of soft gold and deepening purple, a painterly quality that settles over the scattered farmhouses and winding country roads. The very feel of the air is a subtle reminder of the coast not far off, a hint of brine carried on the sea breeze that rustles through the native grasses.
The history of Buckenbowra is etched into the land by generations who have worked its soil and navigated its waterways. For a time, dairy farming formed the backbone of its local economy, with cream cans and the lowing of cattle a familiar sound. While the larger-scale dairy operations have largely receded, a spirit of agricultural enterprise persists, with smaller farms and hobby farms now dotting the landscape, contributing to the Eurobodalla Shire's broader agricultural output. The Buckenbowra River itself, a vital artery for the region, has historically supported not just farming but also provided a pathway for early settlers and a place for recreation. Though not a major hub for tourism, the inherent natural beauty of Buckenbowra draws those seeking a quieter existence, a place where the pace of life is dictated more by the seasons than by the clock.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Buckenbowra, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Buckenbowra, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Buckenbowra includes the postcode (2536), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buckenbowra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |