Cathcart
NSW 2632 • New South Wales
About Cathcart
Cathcart is a sprawling rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of southern New South Wales, covering approximately 188 square kilometres of high-country grazing land near Bombala. With a population of around 106 residents as recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the more sparsely populated localities in the Monaro tablelands. The area falls within the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro and the state electorate of Monaro, and is administered by Snowy Monaro Regional Council. Sitting at high elevation, Cathcart experiences a cool temperate climate typical of the southern tablelands.
The community of Cathcart is defined by its agricultural heritage, with sheep and cattle grazing across wide open paddocks beneath vast skies. Residents are self-reliant and close-knit, accustomed to the demands and rewards of high-country farming life. The nearest township of Bombala — itself a small rural service centre — is the go-to for essentials, while Cooma and Canberra provide larger retail and medical services. Cathcart appeals strongly to those who value wide open spaces, clean air, and the deep tranquillity of Australia's remote southern tablelands.
Cathcart falls under postcode 2632 and is governed by the Bega Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2632
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2632, 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 2632; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bombala is the nearest service town (~30 km); Canberra is accessible in about 1.5 hours
Remote rural locality — a car is essential; no public transport or footpaths
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Burnima St
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Bombala High School ICSEA 946Bright Street
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Bombala Public School ICSEA 8996458 3423 8 Bright St
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31 Queen St
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bega Valley Local Government Area, which contains Cathcart. 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)