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Dairymans Plains

NSW 2630 • New South Wales

183
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Dairymans Plains

Dairymans Plains is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Cooma on the southern tablelands. Covering nearly 35 square kilometres of open pastoral land, it has a recorded population of around 183 residents living on farming and grazing properties. The locality sits at the foot of the Great Dividing Range in a broad valley landscape typical of the Monaro region, characterised by open grasslands and merino wool and beef cattle properties.

Life in Dairymans Plains is quintessentially rural, with residents centred on farming activities and accessing services in nearby Cooma, which offers schools, supermarkets, and healthcare around 20 minutes away. The Snowy Mountains are within easy reach, with Jindabyne and the Kosciuszko National Park accessible for skiing and outdoor recreation during winter and summer. The broader Snowy Monaro region is renowned for its wide open skies, crisp clean air, and strong agricultural heritage.

Dairymans Plains falls under postcode 2630 and is governed by Snowy Monaro Regional 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
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.18°, 149.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.94 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
No train service; nearest station at Canberra or Queanbeyan
By Car (Peak)
100-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
90-100 min

🛣️ Car essential; access via Snowy Mountains Highway and Monaro Highway; Cooma town centre ~20 min

Walkability Car-Dependent

Sparsely populated rural locality with no public transport or footpaths; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
183
▲ 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dairymans Plains NSW? +

Dairymans Plains is a rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, located approximately 20 km north-east of Cooma on the southern tablelands.

What council is Dairymans Plains in? +

Dairymans Plains falls within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.

What are the nearest services to Dairymans Plains? +

Cooma, approximately 20 km away, provides the nearest shops, schools, and healthcare services for Dairymans Plains residents.

What is the population of Dairymans Plains? +

Dairymans Plains had a population of 183 at the 2021 Census.