Bombala

NSW 2632 • Rest of NSW

1,372
Population (2021)
$37,700
Median Income
119.71 km²
Area
757m
Elevation

About Bombala

Bombala is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Snowy Monaro Regional (Area) area. With a population of 1,372 and a median income of $37,700, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 119.71 km² at an elevation of 757m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

Situated at an elevation of 757m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Bombala offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Bombala falls under postcode 2632 and is governed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2632
Urban Area
Snowy - Monaro
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.89°, 149.25°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
119.71 km²
Elevation
757m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Bombala, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Goulburn-Bombala railway • SHR #01091
Main Road 91 Bombala • SHR #01466
Mount Kosciuszko to Eden , Kosciuszko • SHR #01906

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$215
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
47 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,387
Census 2021
1,372
1.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,096
Income 2021
$37,700
21.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,129
Born Overseas 105

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 26
  • 2. Germany 10
  • 3. New Zealand 10
  • 4. Ireland 9
  • 5. South Korea 8
  • 6. Nepal 5
  • 7. Thailand 5
  • 8. Vietnam 5
  • 9. India 4
  • 10. Fiji 3
  • 11. Netherlands 3
  • 12. South Africa 3
  • 13. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 619
English 553
Irish 152
Scottish 144
German 66
Australian Aboriginal 29
Dutch 13
Italian 10
Welsh 9
Greek 8

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,011
Both parents born in Australia
131
Both parents born overseas
105
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.7%
No Religion
28.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
56 (4.1%)
5-14 years
181 (13.2%)
15-19 years
60 (4.4%)
20-24 years
65 (4.7%)
25-34 years
138 (10.1%)
35-44 years
146 (10.6%)
45-54 years
160 (11.7%)
55-64 years
184 (13.4%)
65-74 years
212 (15.5%)
75-84 years
127 (9.3%)
85+ years
49 (3.6%)

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