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Darbalara

NSW 2722 • New South Wales

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
110.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Darbalara

Darbalara is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Region of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Gundagai and 50 kilometres south of Tumut. Covering around 111 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The locality lies in the rolling pastoral country of the upper Murrumbidgee River catchment, where sheep and cattle grazing on native grass flats and wooded ridges characterise the landscape.

The Snowy Monaro Region encompasses some of New South Wales's most scenic highland and foothill country, transitioning from the Snowy Mountains to the grain-growing plains of the Riverina. Gundagai, famous for its historic dog-on-a-tuckerbox monument and its significance in Australian poetry and song, provides the nearest services for residents. Darbalara offers a quiet pastoral lifestyle in the Southern Tablelands, with the Snowy Mountains accessible to the south-east.

Darbalara falls under postcode 2722 and is governed by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2722
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cootamundra-Gundagai
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.05°, 148.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
110.69 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2722

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2722, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,849
Median 2023–24
$49,552
▲ 18.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,312

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2722; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gundagai Station
32 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Gundagai N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
440 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Gundagai (~32km away) to Central, approx. 5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 4.5 to 5 hrs via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 4.25 hrs

🛣️ Hume Highway is the main arterial. Gundagai provides the nearest local services at ~32km.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this rural locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Government Area, which contains Darbalara. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
201.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
113.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
332.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
157.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cootamundra-Gundagai →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darbalara known for? +

Darbalara is a quiet rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Region, known for its pastoral character in the rolling foothill country near Gundagai and the upper Murrumbidgee River.

How far is Darbalara from Gundagai? +

Darbalara is approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Gundagai, the nearest service town, a drive of around 25 to 30 minutes on rural roads.

Does Darbalara have public transport? +

Darbalara has no public transport. Gundagai station approximately 30 kilometres away provides NSW TrainLink services to Sydney Central and to Albury.

What is the population of Darbalara? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Darbalara, consistent with its small rural pastoral character.

Is Darbalara a good place to live? +

Darbalara suits those engaged in pastoral farming and those who value the scenic foothill country of the Snowy Monaro Region, with Gundagai's services accessible by a short drive.

What is the postcode for Darbalara? +

The postcode for Darbalara, New South Wales is 2722.

Is Darbalara a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Darbalara is part of the Cootamundra-Gundagai LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.