Williamsdale
NSW 2620 • New South Wales
About Williamsdale
Williamsdale is a small rural locality in southern New South Wales, situated immediately on the south-east side of the NSW–ACT border, sharing its name with an adjoining ACT locality. Lying within postcode 2620, it sits along the Monaro Highway approximately 30 kilometres south of Canberra, making it one of the closest NSW localities to the national capital. The landscape is characterised by open rolling grasslands and tablelands typical of the Monaro region.
The locality is of interest primarily to those seeking rural-residential blocks within easy reach of Canberra, and has been the site of a large solar farm development in recent years. The Monaro Highway provides a direct link to Canberra and Cooma, with commuters and road trippers passing through regularly en route to the NSW snowfields. There are no town-centre services in Williamsdale itself; residents rely on Canberra or Cooma for shopping and amenities.
Williamsdale falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA).
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited TransBus/coach services — Canberra CBD via Monaro Highway Approx 35–40min by car
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Monaro Highway provides direct access to Canberra
Rural locality with no local services; all amenities accessed by car to Canberra or Cooma
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gundaroo Public School ICSEA 1101Lot St
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Michelago Public School ICSEA 990Queanbeyan Rd
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Karabar High School ICSEA 982Donald Rd
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Queanbeyan East Public School ICSEA 1031Yass St
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Queanbeyan High School ICSEA 967Agnes Ave
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Queanbeyan Public School ICSEA 997Isabella St
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Queanbeyan South Public School ICSEA 939Cameron Rd
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Queanbeyan West Public School ICSEA 988Morton St
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Lowe Street
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Sutton Public School ICSEA 1098Bywong 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 Williamsdale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Williamsdale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Williamsdale" under Suburb