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Goombargana

NSW 2646 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
121.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Goombargana

Goombargana is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 560 kilometres south-west of Sydney near the town of Holbrook. The locality covers around 121 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the southern Riverina on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, featuring sheep grazing, cereal cropping, and mixed farming country.

Holbrook, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-east, provides local services including a hospital, school, and general stores, and is known for its famous submarine HMAS Otway — a full-sized submarine displayed in a park in the centre of town. The Hume Freeway provides convenient road access for commuters. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Goombargana falls under postcode 2646 and is governed by the Greater Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2646
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Hume
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.76°, 146.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
121.49 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2646

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2646, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,928
Median 2023–24
$50,894
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,813

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2646; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Holbrook
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Holbrook (approx. 20 km) to Sydney; approx. 6 hours
By Car (Peak)
4.5–5.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hours

🛣️ Hume Freeway provides road access to Sydney and Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Holbrook.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goombargana known for? +

Goombargana is a pastoral locality near Holbrook in the southern Riverina, surrounded by sheep grazing and cereal farming country on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

How far is Goombargana from Sydney CBD? +

Goombargana is approximately 560 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around 4.5 to 5.5 hours by road via the Hume Freeway.

Does Goombargana have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Goombargana. NSW TrainLink services operate from Holbrook (approximately 20 km south-east) to Sydney and Melbourne.

What is the population of Goombargana? +

According to the 2021 Census, Goombargana has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality near Holbrook.

Is Goombargana a good place to live? +

Goombargana suits those with farming interests near Holbrook, with the Hume Freeway providing convenient access to both Sydney and Melbourne, and Holbrook's quirky submarine attraction nearby.

What is the postcode for Goombargana? +

The postcode for Goombargana, NSW is 2646.

Is Goombargana a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goombargana is part of the Greater Hume 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.