Jagumba
NSW 2642 • New South Wales
About Jagumba
Jagumba is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Snowy Mountains foothills of southern New South Wales, situated near the NSW–Victoria border close to Jingellic. Covering an expansive 374 square kilometres, the 2021 census recorded no usual residents, classifying it as effectively uninhabited outside of seasonal or agricultural activity. The landscape is characterised by sweeping grazing country, river flats along the Murray River tributaries, and scattered eucalyptus woodland.
The locality forms part of the broader Snowy Mountains agricultural hinterland, where pastoral farming — particularly sheep and cattle grazing — has been the economic backbone for generations. The nearest service centres are Jingellic, Tumbarumba, and Albury-Wodonga, with the Murray River corridor offering fishing, camping, and nature-based recreation. Jagumba appeals to those seeking extreme seclusion in one of regional NSW's most quietly beautiful corners.
Jagumba falls under postcode 2642 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Tumbarumba (~40km) and Albury-Wodonga (~85km) are primary service centres.
One of NSW's most remote localities. A vehicle is the only practical form of transport.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Brocklesby Public School ICSEA 968Main St
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Burrumbuttock Public School ICSEA 964Howlong Rd
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Gerogery Public School ICSEA 942East Gerogery Rd
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Jindera Public School ICSEA 969Dight Street
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154 Adams Street
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Khancoban Public School ICSEA 94821 Mitchell Ave
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Rand Public School ICSEA 979Cowal St
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Walbundrie Public School ICSEA 973Culcairn Rd
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Yerong Creek Public School ICSEA 947Cole 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 Jagumba by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Jagumba Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Jagumba" under Suburb