Bungonia
NSW 2580 • New South Wales
About Bungonia
Bungonia is a historic small town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located 28 kilometres south-east of Goulburn and approximately 185 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Sitting at an elevation of around 581 metres, it covers a large rural area of 325 square kilometres within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area, and had a population of 469 at the 2021 census. The town is one of the oldest European-settled localities in regional NSW, with pastoral and agricultural heritage dating back to the early 19th century. Bungonia is best known today as the gateway to the Bungonia Gorge — the deepest canyon in Australia.
Bungonia offers a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with access to outstanding natural scenery. The Bungonia State Conservation Area is the drawcard, attracting bushwalkers, rock climbers, cavers, and nature lovers from across NSW and beyond. The town has a small general store, a school, and community facilities, with Goulburn providing the broader range of services including hospitals, supermarkets, and high schools. It suits retirees, hobby farmers, and commuters who can manage the drive to Goulburn or even to Sydney on occasion.
Bungonia falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Goulburn / Canberra / Sydney Drive to Goulburn ~30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Goulburn is the nearest rail hub; no local bus services in Bungonia
Small rural town; limited local walkability though the village centre and some nature trails are accessible on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bradfordville Public School ICSEA 951Hampden St
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Goulburn East Public School ICSEA 966Eleanor St
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Goulburn High School ICSEA 943Goldsmith St
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Goulburn Public School ICSEA 896Bourke St
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Goulburn South Public School ICSEA 905Addison St
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Goulburn West Public School ICSEA 978Combermere St
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Mulwaree High School ICSEA 951McDermott Drive
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101 Lagoon Street
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10 Knox Street
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20 Fenwick Crescent
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The Crescent School ICSEA 911Fitzroy St
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Goulburn-Braidwood Rd
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Windellama Public School ICSEA 905Goulburn-Windellama Rd
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Wollondilly Public School ICSEA 975Newton & Hoskins Sts
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Goulburn North Public School ICSEA 919Union St
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Tarago Public School ICSEA 956Goulburn-Braidwood Rd
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Taralga Public School ICSEA 965Orchard 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 Bungonia by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bungonia Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bungonia" under Suburb