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Biala

NSW 2581 • New South Wales

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
190.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Biala

Biala is a quiet rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 60 kilometres north-east of Goulburn and around 200 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Covering nearly 191 square kilometres of high-country grazing land, the area is part of the upper Mulwaree catchment and is characterised by open pastoral plains, scattered eucalypt woodland, and rolling hills typical of the tablelands. The locality has a very small permanent population and falls within the broader Upper Lachlan Shire region.

Life in Biala revolves around farming and rural pursuits, with sheep and cattle grazing forming the backbone of the local economy. The nearest township of Goulburn, roughly an hour's drive away, provides access to schools, medical services, supermarkets, and community facilities. The surrounding Southern Tablelands landscape is celebrated for its cool climate, clear night skies, and peaceful Australian bush character — drawing the occasional visitor seeking an escape from city life.

Biala falls under postcode 2581 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2581
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.76°, 149.29°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
190.75 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
55 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn (~55 km), then approx. 2 hr by NSW TrainLink to Central
By Car (Peak)
approx. 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Goulburn is the nearest service town; private vehicle is essential for daily life

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural locality with no local amenities; private vehicle is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Biala by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Biala Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Biala" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Biala NSW? +

Biala is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 60 km north-east of Goulburn and around 200 km south-west of Sydney.

What local government area is Biala in? +

Biala falls within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area in regional New South Wales.

What is the nearest town to Biala NSW? +

Goulburn is the nearest significant town, approximately 55–60 km away, and provides schools, supermarkets, medical services, and rail connections.

What is the landscape like around Biala? +

Biala sits in the Southern Tablelands — a region of open pastoral plains, eucalypt woodlands, and rolling hills at moderate elevation, well-suited to sheep and cattle grazing.