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Coolringdon

NSW 2630 • New South Wales

73
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
108.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Coolringdon

Coolringdon is a historic rural locality in the Monaro region of southern New South Wales, situated approximately 12 kilometres west of Cooma and 124 kilometres south of Canberra, within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. The locality covers a substantial 108 square kilometres of open Monaro tablelands and had a population of 73 at the 2021 Census. Coolringdon takes its name from a sheep station established in 1829, one of the earliest colonial settlements in the Monaro, on land that was home to the Ngarigo people for thousands of years.

The well-preserved Coolringdon Homestead, now over 190 years old, is managed by the John and Betty Casey Research Trust as a working farm and heritage site, featuring a heritage garden and historic schoolhouse. A striking modern landmark, the Snowy River Sphere — a steel sculpture made from recycled Skitube railway materials — marks the gateway to the Snowy Mountains beside the Kosciuszko Road. Coolringdon also hosts the Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport within its boundaries. The surrounding Monaro plains offer superb pastoral scenery, with the Snowy Mountains ski fields at Perisher and Thredbo within an easy drive.

Coolringdon falls under postcode 2630 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2630
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.18°, 149.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
108.33 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coaches — Canberra / Cooma 2 hrs to Canberra; 15 min to Cooma

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance
124 km
By Train
No rail service; NSW TrainLink coaches connect Cooma to Canberra
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min to Canberra
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min to Canberra

🛣️ Kosciuszko Road provides direct access south to the Snowy Mountains; Cooma (12 km) is the nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coolringdon is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; all daily needs require a car trip to Cooma

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
73
▲ 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 Coolringdon known for? +

Coolringdon is known for its historic 190-year-old Coolringdon Homestead, the Snowy River Sphere sculpture beside the Kosciuszko Road, and being one of the earliest colonial settlements on the Monaro. It also hosts the Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport.

How far is Coolringdon from Cooma? +

Coolringdon is approximately 12 kilometres west of Cooma, a short drive of around 15 minutes, and about 124 kilometres south of Canberra.

Does Coolringdon have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Coolringdon. NSW TrainLink coach services connect nearby Cooma to Canberra and Sydney. A car is the practical way to get around the local area.

What is the population of Coolringdon? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coolringdon has a population of 73 residents across its 108 square kilometre area of Monaro tablelands.

Is Coolringdon a good place to live? +

Coolringdon suits those drawn to a working rural lifestyle in the beautiful Monaro high country, with easy access to Cooma's services and the Snowy Mountains ski fields at Perisher and Thredbo.

What is the postcode for Coolringdon? +

The postcode for Coolringdon, NSW is 2630, shared with Cooma.