Bombala
NSW 2632 • Rest of NSW
About Bombala
Bombala is a historic township in the Snowy Monaro region of far south-eastern New South Wales, situated at an elevation of 757 metres on the Bombala River. With a population of approximately 1,370, it serves as the main service centre for the surrounding agricultural district within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. The town is roughly 90 kilometres south of Cooma and 120 kilometres from the coast.
Life in Bombala revolves around the pastoral industry, with sheep and cattle grazing dominating the surrounding tablelands. The town itself has a charming heritage streetscape, a small hospital, schools, and essential retail services. Bombala is particularly known for its Platypus Reserve on the Bombala River, which attracts visitors keen to spot wild platypus in their natural habitat. The area appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle at an affordable price point far from metropolitan pressures.
Bombala falls under postcode 2632 and is governed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Cooma / Canberra 1.5–2 hrs to Canberra
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bombala is a remote rural town; Canberra is the nearest major city at ~2 hrs. NSW TrainLink coaches serve Cooma–Canberra corridor.
Compact town centre is walkable; surrounding rural areas require a vehicle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Burnima St
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Bombala High School ICSEA 946Bright Street
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Bombala Public School ICSEA 8998 Bright St
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29 Queen Street
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Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Bombala, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Bombala by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bombala Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bombala" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)