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Chatsbury

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

86
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
99.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-RuralAffordable

About Chatsbury

Chatsbury is a small rural locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 33 kilometres north of Goulburn and 22 kilometres south of Taralga on the road connecting Goulburn to Oberon and Bathurst. With a population of 86 residents spread across nearly 100 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming district in the Southern Tablelands region of NSW. The locality lies within the federal electorate of Hume and the state electorate of Monaro, and is characterised by open pastoral country at moderate elevation on the southern tablelands.

The surrounding landscape is typical of the Southern Tablelands — undulating grazing land used predominantly for sheep and cattle farming, with views towards the Great Dividing Range. Goulburn, the nearest substantial centre, provides residents with a full range of services including hospitals, schools, shopping, and rail connections to Sydney and Canberra. The Upper Lachlan Shire has its administrative centre at Crookwell, and the locality sits within a region valued for its clean air, open skies, and quiet rural character that attracts those seeking an affordable alternative to city living.

Chatsbury falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
99.32 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
33 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • No scheduled local bus services — N/A – rural locality N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
195 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn Station (33 km), then NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central (~2 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5–3 hrs via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2–2.5 hrs via Hume Highway

🛣️ Goulburn is the main service hub; Canberra is approximately 120 km south via the Hume Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; there are no local shops or services within the rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
86
▲ 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 Chatsbury known for? +

Chatsbury is a quiet pastoral locality on the NSW Southern Tablelands, known for its open grazing land and position on the road between Goulburn, Taralga, and Oberon. The locality is typical of the Upper Lachlan Shire's farming country, valued for its peacefulness and rural character.

How far is Chatsbury from Goulburn? +

Chatsbury is approximately 33 kilometres north of Goulburn, making it around a 30 to 35 minute drive along the Goulburn to Oberon road.

Does Chatsbury have public transport? +

Chatsbury has no local bus or rail service. The nearest train station is Goulburn (approximately 33 km south), where NSW TrainLink services run to Sydney Central in around two hours. A private vehicle is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Chatsbury? +

According to the 2021 Census, Chatsbury has a population of 86 residents across approximately 99 square kilometres, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire.

Is Chatsbury a good place to live? +

Chatsbury suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle on the NSW Southern Tablelands. The locality offers clean air, open farming landscapes, and a genuine country feel, while being within a 30-minute drive of Goulburn's services and an approximately two-hour drive from Sydney via the Hume Highway.

What is the postcode for Chatsbury? +

The postcode for Chatsbury, New South Wales is 2580, which is shared with Goulburn and other localities across the Upper Lachlan Shire and surrounding areas.