New Buildings
NSW 2550 • New South Wales
About New Buildings
New Buildings is a tiny rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 39 km south-west of Bega and 80 km south-west of the coastal town of Merimbula. The locality sits at the scenic junction of the Towamba River and Mataganah Creek, covering around 32 square kilometres of heavily forested hilly terrain in the far south coast hinterland. With just 31 residents recorded at the 2021 census, New Buildings is one of the most sparsely settled localities in the Bega Valley. The area falls within the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro and the state electoral district of Monaro.
New Buildings is a remote bush locality valued for its natural tranquillity and scenic Towamba River valley setting. The area contains several heritage-listed sites, most notably the historic New Buildings Bridge over the Towamba River, reflecting the locality's 19th-century pastoral and timber-getting heritage. Residents seeking services travel to Bega (39 km) or Bombala for supplies and facilities. The locality attracts those drawn to an off-grid lifestyle amid tall eucalypt forests, creek valleys, and wildlife-rich South Coast hinterland. Walking, fishing, and nature appreciation are the primary leisure activities available.
New Buildings falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach services via Bega — Bega / Canberra / Sydney 45 min to Bega; ~7.5 hr to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bega (39 km) is the closest town with shops and services. The Towamba Road provides the main access route through steep forested country.
An extremely remote locality accessible only by rural roads through forested terrain. There is no public transport, no local services, and no pedestrian infrastructure. Private vehicles are essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bega High School ICSEA 973Upper & Eden Sts
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Bega Valley Public School ICSEA 91727 Auckland St
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37 Bega Street
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2 Max Slater Dr
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Gipps Street
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Bemboka Public School ICSEA 927Kameruka St
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Candelo Public School ICSEA 982William St
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Cobargo Public School ICSEA 941Wandella Rd
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Quaama Public School ICSEA 98748 Cobargo St
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Tanja Public School ICSEA 1085Barrabooka Rd
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Tathra Public School ICSEA 1048Bega St
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Towamba Public School ICSEA 958Towamba St
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Wolumla Public School ICSEA 931Bega Street
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Wyndham Public School ICSEA 935Monaro 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 New Buildings by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View New Buildings Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "New Buildings" under Suburb