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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
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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 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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2630
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro
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
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2630

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2630, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,883
Median 2023–24
$59,250
▲ 29.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,237

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2630; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Bungarby. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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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.

Is Bungarby a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bungarby is part of the Snowy Monaro LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.