Brindabella
NSW 2611 • New South Wales
About Brindabella
Brindabella is a remote rural locality in south-eastern New South Wales, situated near the ACT border and spanning parts of both Snowy Valleys Council and Yass Valley Council. With one of the smallest populations of any named locality in NSW—just 22 residents recorded at the 2016 census—Brindabella lies deep within the Brindabella Valley, surrounded by the rugged ranges of the Brindabella and Fiery Ranges. The locality is characterised by vast open valleys, mountain streams, and forested ridgelines that form part of the catchment for the Cotter and Goodradigbee rivers.
The lifestyle in Brindabella is defined by its extraordinary natural isolation and proximity to some of the region's most pristine wilderness areas, including Namadgi National Park and the Bimberi Wilderness. Residents typically live on large rural properties and are largely self-sufficient, with daily needs met by visits to the ACT border communities or the town of Yass. Brindabella is well-known to bushwalkers, four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, and those seeking solitude in a genuinely remote setting. The Brindabella Valley has a long pastoral history stretching back to the 19th century.
Brindabella falls under postcode 2611 and is governed by the Snowy Valleys Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Murrumbidgee electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2611
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2611, 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 2611; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Access via Brindabella Road from the ACT or from Yass Valley; roads may be unsealed and impassable in wet conditions
Extremely remote rural locality with no public transport; four-wheel drive vehicle recommended for some access roads
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Perry Drive
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Burrinjuck Crescent
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35 Mulley Street
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49 Mulley St
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Fremantle Drive (Weston Campus)
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Nemarang Crescent
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89 Namatjira Drive
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Badimara Street
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Unwin Place
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33 Heysen Street
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Emu Bank
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Valleys Local Government Area, which contains Brindabella. 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)