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Bungarby

NSW 2630 • New South Wales

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
318.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralPastoralRemotePeaceful

About Bungarby

Bungarby is a sparsely populated pastoral locality on the Monaro tablelands in southern New South Wales, roughly 150 kilometres south of Canberra within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. With a 2021 Census population of just 80 residents spread across 318 square kilometres, it is one of the region's most thinly settled localities. The area sits at an elevation of approximately 946 metres, giving it the cool to cold climate characteristic of the Monaro high country.

The landscape is defined by open rolling plains with rich basaltic soils, historically used for large-scale sheep and cattle grazing since the earliest days of European settlement. The nearest service town is Cooma, approximately 35 kilometres to the north via the Monaro Highway, while the small village of Dalgety on the Snowy River lies about 15 kilometres to the southeast. With no shops, schools, or public transport within the locality, Bungarby offers a quiet, remote pastoral lifestyle suited to farming families and those drawn to the wide-open spaces of the Monaro.

Bungarby falls under postcode 2630 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2630
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.18°, 149.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
318.65 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach via Dalgety — Cooma 40-50 min

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs

🛣️ Access via Monaro Highway through Cooma; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, schools, or services within the locality; all errands require travel to Cooma or Dalgety

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bungarby known for? +

Bungarby is known as a historic pastoral locality on the Monaro tablelands, with a long history of sheep and cattle grazing on its rich basaltic soils. The area has been farmed since the earliest days of European settlement in the Monaro region.

How far is Bungarby from Canberra? +

Bungarby is approximately 150 kilometres south of Canberra CBD, around a two-hour drive via the Monaro Highway through Cooma. The nearest service town, Cooma, is about 35 kilometres to the north.

Does Bungarby have public transport? +

Bungarby has no regular public transport services. Limited regional coach services pass through the nearby village of Dalgety, but a private vehicle is essential for living in the area.

What is the population of Bungarby? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bungarby has a population of approximately 80 residents. Spread across 318 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely settled localities on the Monaro.

Is Bungarby a good place to live? +

Bungarby suits those seeking a quiet, remote pastoral lifestyle on the Monaro high country. It offers wide-open spaces and a strong connection to the land, though residents need to travel to Cooma for schools, shops, and services.

What is the postcode for Bungarby? +

The postcode for Bungarby, New South Wales is 2630, which it shares with Cooma and other localities in the Snowy Monaro region.