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Bunyan

NSW 2630 • New South Wales

192
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMonaroAgriculturalHigh CountryPastoral
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About Bunyan

Bunyan is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of southern New South Wales, situated approximately 15 kilometres north of Cooma along the Monaro Highway. With a population of 192 at the 2021 census spread across 74 square kilometres, Bunyan is typical of the high Monaro plateau — open grasslands, cold winters, and scattered pastoral properties. The locality sits at approximately 800 metres elevation and falls within the Eden-Monaro federal electorate and the state electorate of Monaro.

Life in Bunyan centres on pastoral farming, primarily sheep and cattle grazing on the productive Monaro tablelands. The proximity to Cooma (around 15-20 minutes by car) means residents can access the full range of services including supermarkets, schools, and Cooma District Hospital. The area also provides convenient access to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts at Perisher and Thredbo, as well as Kosciuszko National Park. Bunyan suits those seeking affordable high-country rural land with comfortable access to a regional service town.

Bunyan 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
74.33 km²
Population Density
3 /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

  • NSW TrainLink coach (from Cooma) — Canberra 15-20 min drive to Cooma, then 1h 20m to Canberra

Commute to Cooma

Distance
15 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest coach at Cooma
By Bus
No local bus service
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min to Cooma
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min to Cooma

🛣️ Bunyan is a purely car-dependent rural locality. Cooma provides all essential services; Canberra is approximately 115 km north via the Monaro Highway (about 1 hr 20 min drive).

Walkability Car Essential

Remote rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or public transport. Private vehicle is the only practical transport option.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
192
▲ 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 Bunyan. 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 Bunyan known for? +

Life in Bunyan centres on pastoral farming, primarily sheep and cattle grazing on the productive Monaro tablelands.

How far is Bunyan from Sydney CBD? +

Bunyan is approximately 15 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 15-20 min to Cooma in peak hour and 15-20 min to Cooma off-peak.

Does Bunyan have public transport? +

Bus services include NSW TrainLink coach (from Cooma), running to Canberra in approximately 15-20 min drive to Cooma, then 1h 20m to Canberra.

What is the population of Bunyan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bunyan has a population of 192 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Bunyan a good place to live? +

Bunyan is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The proximity to Cooma (around 15-20 minutes by car) means residents can access the full range of services including supermarkets, schools, and Cooma District Hospital.

What is the postcode for Bunyan? +

The postcode for Bunyan is 2630. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

Is Bunyan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bunyan 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.