Cooleman
NSW 2611 • New South Wales
About Cooleman
Cooleman is a small rural locality in the southern tablelands of New South Wales, situated near the ACT border and the Brindabella Ranges at the western fringe of postcode 2611. The area is remote and sparsely populated, consisting primarily of grazing properties and conservation land within close proximity to the Kosciuszko National Park buffer zone. The rugged Brindabella Mountains dominate the western skyline, lending the locality a dramatic alpine fringe character.
Life in Cooleman revolves around rural and agricultural activities, with residents typically managing large cattle and sheep properties amid eucalyptus woodland and open grassland. The nearest services and amenities are accessed via Canberra's western suburbs, particularly Weston Creek and Stromlo, approximately 40–50 minutes by car. The area appeals to those seeking remote rural living with a connection to the natural environment, and is popular with bushwalkers and horse riders exploring the Brindabella foothills.
Cooleman falls under postcode 2611 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murrumbidgee electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Brindabella Road through the Tidbinbilla Valley
Extremely remote rural locality; no public transport, footpaths or local services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Perry Drive
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Burrinjuck Crescent
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35 Mulley Street
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49 Mulley Street
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Fremantle Drive (Weston Campus)
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Nemarang Crescent
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89 Namatjira Drive
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Badimara Street
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Unwin Place
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33 Heysen Street
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Emu Bank
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 Cooleman by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cooleman Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cooleman" under Suburb
