Bombala
NSW 2632 · Snowy Monaro Regional
1,372 (2021) → 1,386 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area (est. 22,244 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bombala is a stable suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional, NSW 2632, about 379km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $448K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 59km inland. Bombala has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.9%), Germany (0.73%), New Zealand (0.73%), Ireland (0.66%), South Korea (0.58%)
Top languages: German (0.73%), Korean (0.44%), Nepali (0.36%), Russian (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 946 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 993
- Bombala High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 936
- Bombala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 909
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bombala
Is Bombala safe?
Bombala has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,883 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bombala?
In Bombala, the median house price is $448K. Median weekly house rent is $380.
How far is Bombala from Sydney CBD?
Bombala is about 379.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bombala?
Bombala has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 946 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bombala?
Bombala has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.