Willigobung

NSW 2653 • New South Wales

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
31.37 kmยฒ
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Willigobung

Willigobung is a small rural locality in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, situated approximately 17 kilometres north of Tumbarumba and 55 kilometres south of Tumut. With a population of just 63 residents in the 2021 Census, the locality covers about 31 square kilometres of productive grazing country on the western fringe of the Snowy Mountains. It forms part of the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and falls within the state electorate of Albury.

The landscape around Willigobung features rolling pastures of ryegrass and clover, sheltered creek flats and the rugged backdrop of the Great Dividing Range. The community has its own Rural Fire Service brigade, reflecting the resilience and self-sufficiency characteristic of remote NSW farming localities. Residents rely on the township of Tumbarumba for everyday services including shops, schools and medical care, while the broader Snowy Valleys region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking and proximity to the Snowy Mountains ski fields.

Willigobung falls under postcode 2653 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.

๐Ÿ“ Location

Postcode
2653
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.78ยฐ, 148.04ยฐ
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.37 kmยฒ
Elevation
0m

๐ŸšŒ Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach โ€” Tumbarumba / Wagga Wagga ~25 min to Tumbarumba

Commute to Wagga Wagga

Distance
109 km
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 15 min

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Tumbarumba (~17 km) is the nearest service town. Wagga Wagga is the major regional centre, approximately 109 km north-west.

Walkability Car Dependent

A remote rural locality in the NSW Snowy Valleys. All services require a car trip to Tumbarumba or further afield.

๐Ÿ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

๐ŸŽ“ Schools

๐Ÿ” 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 Willigobung by offence type, year and trend.

๐Ÿ“Š View Willigobung Crime Statistics on BOCSAR โ†—

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research ยท Search for "Willigobung" under Suburb

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

๐Ÿ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
๐Ÿ’ฐ Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Willigobung NSW? +

Willigobung is a rural locality in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW, approximately 17 km north of Tumbarumba and 109 km south-east of Wagga Wagga.

What council area is Willigobung in? +

Willigobung is part of the Snowy Valleys Council local government area in New South Wales.

What is the population of Willigobung? +

The 2021 Census recorded 63 residents in Willigobung, NSW.