Bombay
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Bombay
Bombay is a small rural locality situated approximately 14 kilometres south-west of Braidwood on the western bank of the Shoalhaven River, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area in southern New South Wales. With a population of 142, the community is spread across a large land area of around 160 square kilometres, giving it an open, pastoral character typical of the Southern Tablelands region. Housing is predominantly rural residential and agricultural, with properties often running sheep and cattle across the undulating countryside.
Life in Bombay revolves around the rhythms of rural living, with residents enjoying expansive natural surroundings including river flats, eucalyptus bushland, and the scenic Shoalhaven River corridor. The nearby town of Braidwood provides essential services including shops, schools, a hospital, and community facilities. Bombay attracts those seeking a quiet country lifestyle within reach of the New South Wales South Coast and Canberra, which lies roughly 90 kilometres to the north-west.
Bombay falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2622
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2622, 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 2622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited coach services — Braidwood / Canberra Varies
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Via Kings Highway and Federal Highway to Canberra; Sydney is approximately 3.5 hours drive via Kings Highway
A car is essential for all daily tasks; nearest shops and services are in Braidwood, 14km away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Braidwood Central School ICSEA 10054842 2249 Wilson St
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Park Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Local Government Area, which contains Bombay. 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)