Couragago
NSW 2720 • New South Wales
About Couragago
Couragago is a tiny rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, sharing postcode 2720 with the nearby township of Tumut. Nestled within the foothills south-west of Tumut, it covers approximately 24 square kilometres of gently undulating farmland. The 2021 census recorded fewer than 10 residents, making it one of the most sparsely settled localities in the state. It sits within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
The locality is predominantly agricultural, with properties used for grazing and mixed farming. Residents are entirely reliant on Tumut — roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car — for schools, shopping, and community services. The broader Snowy Valleys area offers outdoor recreation including fishing and bushwalking in the nearby Snowy Mountains hinterland. Couragago itself has no commercial services or public facilities.
Couragago 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
- Regional coach — Tumut / Canberra / Sydney ~20 min drive to Tumut for connections
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Canberra is approximately 2 hours by car; Tumut is the nearest service centre
Completely car dependent. No services, footpaths, or transit within the locality.
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 Couragago by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Couragago Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Couragago" under Suburb