Bredbo
NSW 2626 • New South Wales
About Bredbo
Bredbo is a small rural village in the southern tablelands of New South Wales, located along the Monaro Highway approximately 50 kilometres south of Canberra and 40 kilometres north of Cooma. With a population of around 390, it is a tiny community within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area, spread over a large 246 km² locality. The village sits at an elevation of approximately 800 metres in the high country between the Australian Alps and the national capital.
Despite its small size, Bredbo is well-known as a stop along the Monaro Highway, with a traditional country pub, a small general store, and a strong community spirit. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open grassy tablelands, ideal for merino wool and cattle farming. Residents enjoy a peaceful, semi-isolated rural lifestyle with easy day-trip access to both Canberra and the Snowy Mountains, including ski fields in winter.
Bredbo falls under postcode 2626 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Monaro Highway. Cooma is 40 km south; NSW TrainLink coaches pass through the region.
Extremely car-dependent; village has minimal footpaths and very limited local services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bredbo Public School ICSEA 1045Monaro Hwy
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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 Bredbo by offence type, year and trend.
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