Bombowlee, NSW 2720 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bombowlee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2720, home to 291 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 308 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,800 /week
- Median personal income
- $766 /week
- Median family income
- $2,115 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Snowy Valleys
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,911
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Tumut Public School
- Snowy Valleys School
- Tumut High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- 1/477 Wee Jasper Rd
- 32/477 Wee Jasper Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 74.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.7% of the 158 resolvable premises in Bombowlee. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 93.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 686 across postcode 2720 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 193 violent offences, 113 theft, 104 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bombowlee?
Bombowlee (NSW 2720) had 291 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Snowy Valleys local government area.
What is the median rent in Bombowlee?
The median advertised rent in Bombowlee is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bombowlee?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bombowlee covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tumut Public School (5.3 km), Snowy Valleys School (5.3 km), Tumut High School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bombowlee?
Bombowlee is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bombowlee?
Across postcode 2720, 686 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (193), theft (113), other (104). 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 Bombowlee?
In Bombowlee, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (74.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bombowlee?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bombowlee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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