Gilmore
NSW 2720 • New South Wales
About Gilmore
Gilmore is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Tumut and around 100 kilometres south of Canberra. With a population of just 229 people spread across nearly 96 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming district characterised by rolling pastoral land, timber production, and scenic river valleys typical of the Snowy Mountains foothills. The locality takes its name from a rural heritage and sits within the Snowy Valleys Council area.
Life in Gilmore is quintessentially rural, with residents typically engaged in grazing, mixed farming, or forestry-related industries that underpin the local economy. The nearby town of Tumut provides access to schools, supermarkets, medical services, and community facilities, and is home to the annual Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf celebrated each autumn. The surrounding landscape offers outstanding natural beauty, with the Snowy Mountains, Blowering Reservoir, and the Tumut River providing opportunities for fishing, bushwalking, and camping for those who value an outdoor, self-sufficient lifestyle.
Gilmore falls under postcode 2720 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Canberra / Wagga Wagga approx 1.5 hrs to Canberra
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Access via Snowy Mountains Highway and Monaro Highway; car essential
Dispersed rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; all travel by private vehicle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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6949 5209 Lampe St
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Franklin Public School ICSEA 9006947 1533 Forest St
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Bundara Cres
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30-46 Capper Street
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Tumut High School ICSEA 91902 6947 0600 2-20 Bogong Place
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Tumut Public School ICSEA 97602 6947 2053 175-181 Wynyard St
