Bowral: landline numbers and carriers
Bowral is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 46 number blocks for it with about 143,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers and spread over the 0248… and 0238… dialling prefixes. That makes Bowral the 33rd largest of 576 numbering areas under 02 by block count, with 0.34% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Bowral area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 14/10/2026
Where Bowral is
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Council area
- Wingecarribee
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 02 48xx xxxx; from overseas +61 2 48xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Yerrinbool (20 km), Robertson (22 km), Bundanoon (24 km), Paddys River (32 km), Picton (39 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Bowral was numbered
The oldest block in Bowral was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 11 of 46 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 34 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 5 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 10 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD and VOCUS PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 5 |
| 2000–2004 | 5 |
| 2005–2009 | 7 |
| 2010–2014 | 4 |
| 2015–2019 | 11 |
| 2020–2024 | 8 |
| 2025–2029 | 6 |
The carriers in Bowral
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 59.4% of allocated numbers across 5 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 11.9%, and 18 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (4), OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (1) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 5 | 85,000 | 59.4% | 30/06/1991 | 30/06/1991 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 8 | 17,000 | 11.9% | 12/11/2004 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 9,000 | 6.3% | 26/10/2004 | 12/04/2017 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 7,000 | 4.9% | 24/12/2004 | 15/03/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 2.8% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 3 | 3,000 | 2.1% | 14/02/2018 | 25/08/2025 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 2.1% | 31/08/2012 | 27/01/2021 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 1.4% | 17/10/2007 | 17/10/2007 |
| TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | 2,000 | 1.4% | 27/07/2026 | 27/07/2026 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 04/04/2007 | 04/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
What people check and report about Bowral numbers
From searches typed into this site's lookup form since 3 September 2026, and the verdicts and moderated reports visitors left. A check usually follows a missed call.
Verdicts and reports on Bowral numbers: 1 verdict, 0 reports
1 scam. Too few to show shares yet.
Number blocks registered for Bowral
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 46 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0238000000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 17/11/2015 | — |
| 0238004000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0238033000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0238059000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0238082000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/04/2017 | — |
| 0238088000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0238111000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0238144000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0238145000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0238160000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 27/01/2021 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0238166000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0238189000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 18/05/2018 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0238223000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0238265000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0238291000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0238322000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0238348000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0238374000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0238405000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0238629000… | 10,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 25/09/2023 | — |
| 0248009000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 12/07/2013 |
| 0248010000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0248019000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 25/08/2025 | — |
| 0248098000… | 2,000 | = | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 27/07/2026 | — |
| 0248111000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0248137000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 23/05/2005 | — |
| 0248173000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 06/06/2005 | — |
| 0248514000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 07/11/2016 | — |
| 0248515000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 04/04/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0248538000… | 2,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 15/03/2017 | — |
| 0248540000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/04/2007 | — |
| 0248544000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 26/10/2007 | 12/07/2013 |
| 0248552000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 17/10/2007 | — |
| 0248574000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/09/2010 | — |
| 0248580000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/10/2004 | — |
| 0248600000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0248610000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0248635000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0248667000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 20/06/2014 |
| 0248680000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0248701000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0248710000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0248770000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0248799000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/04/2015 | — |
| 0248801000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 31/08/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0248997000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 28/04/2008 | 08/09/2008 |
Numbering areas next to Bowral in the register
Immediately above Bowral's blocks in the 0248… and 0238… prefixes sit Barrallier, Bevendale, Binda, Braidwood, Breadalbane and Bundanoon.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrallier | 0238001000… | 29 | 19 |
| Bevendale | 0238002000… | 29 | 19 |
| Binda | 0238003000… | 31 | 19 |
| Braidwood | 0238005000… | 30 | 20 |
| Breadalbane | 0238006000… | 32 | 19 |
| Bundanoon | 0238007000… | 29 | 19 |
Had a call from a Bowral number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
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- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the NSW Police Force. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Bowral numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Bowral numbering area?
Bowral is in New South Wales, in the Wingecarribee council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Yerrinbool (20 km), Robertson (22 km) and Bundanoon (24 km).
What area code does Bowral use?
Bowral numbers use area code 02. Its register blocks start with 02 48 and 02 38. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 2 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Bowral in?
Bowral is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Bowral phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 20 carriers with allocated blocks in Bowral. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (59.4%), Symbio Networks (11.9%) and Optus Networks (6.3%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Bowral numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Bowral was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
Are calls from Bowral numbers scams?
Visitors have left 1 verdict on Bowral numbers (1 scam, 0 nuisance, 0 safe) and 0 moderated reports. That describes the numbers people looked up, not every Bowral number: most belong to ordinary households and businesses, and scammers can fake a local number.
How do I report a scam call from a Bowral number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the NSW Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
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