Courabyra, NSW 2653 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Courabyra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2653, home to 112 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 359 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 112
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $599 /week
- Median family income
- $1,624 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Snowy Valleys
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $163 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Tumbarumba Public School
- Tumbarumba High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- 805 Courabyra Rd
- 750 Courabyra Rd
- 90 Taradale Rd
- Taradale Rd Opp 90
- Mountain View Property, Courabyra 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 (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 86.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 57.1% of the 28 resolvable premises in Courabyra. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 42.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 57.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 128 across postcode 2653 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 35 other offences, 29 violent offences, 24 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Courabyra?
Courabyra (NSW 2653) had 112 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Snowy Valleys local government area.
What is the median rent in Courabyra?
The median advertised rent in Courabyra is $163/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Courabyra?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Courabyra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tumbarumba Public School (8.4 km), Tumbarumba High School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Courabyra?
Courabyra is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (57.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Courabyra?
Across postcode 2653, 128 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (35), violent (29), theft (24). 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 Courabyra?
In Courabyra, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (86.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Courabyra?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Courabyra centroid. 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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