Bunyan
NSW 2630 • New South Wales
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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach (from Cooma) — Canberra 15-20 min drive to Cooma, then 1h 20m to Canberra
Commute 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).
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
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Cooma Public School ICSEA 9716452 1933 114-132 Commissioner St
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Baroona Avenue
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Murray St
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Cooma North Public School ICSEA 9556452 1742 35 Baroona Ave
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Monaro High School ICSEA 97732 Mittagang Road
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Braidwood-Cooma Rd
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9 Richardson St