Bombala, NSW 2632 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bombala is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2632, home to 1,372 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 394 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$215 /wk
Population1,372
Median age47
Area119.7 km²
To CBD394 km
LGASnowy Monaro Regional

Demographics

Population
1,372
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,277 /week
Median personal income
$725 /week
Median family income
$1,712 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Snowy Monaro Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$215 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Bombala High School Secondary · Government
  • Bombala Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 51 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bombala Post Office, Maybe St bus · 56 m
  • Forbes St At Therry St bus · 122 m
  • War Memorial/Forbes St bus · 124 m
  • Forbes St At Maybe St bus · 127 m
  • Bombala Library, Maybe St bus · 194 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (9.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 779 mm
  • Reference station: East Sale Airport, 88.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 50.8% of the 981 resolvable premises in Bombala. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 11.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 50.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 36.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 84 across postcode 2632 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 31% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 20 other offences, 17 violent offences, 17 theft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bombala?

Bombala (NSW 2632) had 1,372 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Bombala?

The median advertised rent in Bombala is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bombala?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Bombala covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bombala High School (0.9 km), Bombala Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bombala?

Bombala is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bombala?

Across postcode 2632, 84 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (20), violent (17), theft (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bombala?

In Bombala, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 16.6°C and annual rainfall is 779 mm measured at the East Sale Airport weather station (88 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Bombala?

51 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bombala centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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