Bombowlee
NSW 2720 • New South Wales
About Bombowlee
Bombowlee is a small rural locality situated in the Snowy Mountains foothills of New South Wales, within the Snowy Valleys local government area approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Tumut. The locality covers around 28 square kilometres of hilly farming land and light bushland in the upper Murrumbidgee catchment. With a population of 291 at the 2021 census, Bombowlee is a quiet semi-rural community with a close connection to the agricultural and forestry heritage of the Tumut River valley. It lies within both the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro and the state electorate of Wagga Wagga.
Bombowlee attracts residents who want affordable rural acreages within easy reach of Tumut's services. The nearby Bago State Forest and Blowering Reservoir offer excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, four-wheel driving and bushwalking. Tumut township, a short drive away, provides schools, supermarkets, a hospital and the Snowy Mountains Highway connection. The area has a relaxed country character with strong community ties, and is increasingly popular with retirees and families seeking a slower pace of life in scenic Snowy Mountains countryside.
Bombowlee falls under postcode 2720 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Busabout Wagga/Snowy regional coaches — Tumut / Wagga Wagga ~15 min to Tumut, ~2 hr to Wagga
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Tumut (~15 km) provides nearest full services; Canberra is the nearest large city
Rural locality where a car is essential; Tumut township within a short drive for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lampe St
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Franklin Public School ICSEA 900Forest St
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Bundara Cres
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30-46 Capper Street
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Tumut High School ICSEA 919Bogong Place
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Tumut Public School ICSEA 976175-181 Wynyard St
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 Bombowlee by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bombowlee Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bombowlee" under Suburb