Creewah
NSW 2631 • New South Wales
About Creewah
Creewah is a tiny rural locality in the Monaro region of New South Wales, situated in the rugged highlands south-east of Bombala, within the broad landscape leading towards the Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko National Park. With a population of just 32 residents spread across approximately 35 square kilometres, Creewah is one of the most sparsely settled localities in NSW, characterised by high-country grazing land, native eucalypt forest, and dramatic open valley scenery. The area falls within the broader Snowy Monaro Regional Council area and experiences a cool, often cold alpine-influenced climate.
Daily life in Creewah is defined by the rhythms of rural high-country farming, with residents typically running sheep or cattle on large grazing properties. The nearest service town is Bombala, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-west, which provides basic amenities including a small supermarket, medical centre, and primary school. The broader Snowy Monaro region offers stunning natural attractions including the Snowy Mountains, Wadbilliga National Park, and the wild rivers of the tablelands, making it appealing to those who love genuine wilderness. This is a locality for self-sufficient residents who value solitude and the austere beauty of the NSW high country.
Creewah falls under postcode 2631 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2631
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2631 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2631; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Monaro Highway; Canberra is the nearest large city (~140 km)
Remote high-country locality with no footpaths or public transport; vehicle essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nimmitabel Public School ICSEA 920Wolfe St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Creewah. 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)