Anembo
NSW 2621 • New South Wales
About Anembo
Anembo is a sparsely settled rural locality on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Canberra. Covering around 171 square kilometres at an elevation of approximately 1,010 metres, the locality is characterised by high-country grasslands, rolling hills, and the wide open pastoral landscapes typical of the Monaro region. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 72 residents, with the majority of households owner-occupied — reflecting the long-established farming families who have worked this land for generations. The area lies on the traditional Country of the Ngarigo people.
Life in Anembo centres on agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing dominating land use across the locality. There are no shops or services within Anembo itself; residents rely on the nearby towns of Captains Flat to the north or Cooma further south for everyday needs. The locality is accessed via quiet rural roads, and its proximity to the ACT border means Canberra's amenities are within reasonable driving distance. The high-country setting, clean air, and exceptional quiet make Anembo appealing to those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle, though a private vehicle is essential for daily life.
Anembo falls under postcode 2621 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2621
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2621, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2621; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A No scheduled bus services to Anembo
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Accessed via rural roads connecting to the Monaro Highway. A private vehicle is essential; no public transport.
Anembo is a remote rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily needs require driving to Captains Flat, Cooma, or Canberra.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Donaldson St
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Bungendore Public School ICSEA 10476238 1317 Gibraltar St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Anembo. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)