Biala
NSW 2581 • New South Wales
About Biala
Biala is a quiet rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 60 kilometres north-east of Goulburn and around 200 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Covering nearly 191 square kilometres of high-country grazing land, the area is part of the upper Mulwaree catchment and is characterised by open pastoral plains, scattered eucalypt woodland, and rolling hills typical of the tablelands. The locality has a very small permanent population and falls within the broader Upper Lachlan Shire region.
Life in Biala revolves around farming and rural pursuits, with sheep and cattle grazing forming the backbone of the local economy. The nearest township of Goulburn, roughly an hour's drive away, provides access to schools, medical services, supermarkets, and community facilities. The surrounding Southern Tablelands landscape is celebrated for its cool climate, clear night skies, and peaceful Australian bush character — drawing the occasional visitor seeking an escape from city life.
Biala falls under postcode 2581 and is governed by the Upper Lachlan Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2581
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2581 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2581; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Goulburn is the nearest service town; private vehicle is essential for daily life
Remote rural locality with no local amenities; private vehicle is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Breadalbane Public School ICSEA 10054844 2243 Collector Road
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Collector Public School ICSEA 10384848 0024 Lorn St
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Dalton Public School ICSEA 9364845 6210 Jobson St
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Gunning Public School ICSEA 102496 Yass St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Upper Lachlan Local Government Area, which contains Biala. 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)