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Jagungal Wilderness

NSW 2642 • New South Wales

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
462.15 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Jagungal Wilderness

Jagungal Wilderness is a vast, uninhabited wilderness area within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of south-eastern New South Wales. Covering approximately 462 square kilometres, the area takes its name from Mount Jagungal (2,061 m), one of the highest peaks in Australia outside the main Kosciuszko massif. The locality is entirely within a designated Wilderness Area, offering outstanding ecological and scenic values and recording zero permanent residents in the 2021 census.

The Jagungal Wilderness is renowned among bushwalkers, ski tourers, and naturalists for its alpine and subalpine ecosystems, including snowfields, sphagnum bogs, and diverse native wildlife such as mountain pygmy possums and corroboree frogs. The Round Mountain and Jagungal circuit is a popular multi-day hiking route, typically accessed from Tumut, Kiandra, or the Snowy Mountains Highway. The nearest towns of Tumut and Cooma provide accommodation and supplies for visitors to the region.

Jagungal Wilderness falls under postcode 2642 and is governed by the Snowy Valleys 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
2642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Valleys
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.04°, 148.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
462.15 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2642

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2642, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,226
Median 2023–24
$55,941
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,745

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2642; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Seasonal Snowy Mountains bus (limited) — Cooma / Tumut Varies by access point

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
N/A – no rail access
By Bus
N/A – no regular service
By Car (Peak)
~4 h 30 min via Snowy Mountains Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
~4 h 15 min

🛣️ No permanent population. Access via 4WD tracks from Kiandra (~30 km) or Tumut (~70 km).

Walkability Wilderness Only

An uninhabited wilderness area; movement is exclusively on foot via hiking trails or by 4WD vehicle on unsealed tracks.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
0
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
200.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.5%
Motor vehicle theft
173.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
367.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
347.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.0%
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Valleys →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jagungal Wilderness known for? +

Jagungal Wilderness is a vast, uninhabited wilderness area within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of south-eastern New South Wales.

How far is Jagungal Wilderness from Sydney CBD? +

Jagungal Wilderness is approximately 430 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes around ~4 h 30 min via Snowy Mountains Hwy during peak hour and ~4 h 15 min off-peak.

Does Jagungal Wilderness have public transport? +

Jagungal Wilderness is served by bus routes (Seasonal Snowy Mountains bus (limited)) connecting to Cooma / Tumut with a travel time of approximately Varies by access point. There is no train or metro station in the suburb.

What is the population of Jagungal Wilderness? +

According to the 2021 Census, Jagungal Wilderness has a population of approximately 0 residents. It is one of the smaller localities in NSW.

Is Jagungal Wilderness a good place to live? +

Jagungal Wilderness suits those seeking a very quiet rural or remote lifestyle with minimal neighbours and close proximity to natural landscapes. Amenities are extremely limited locally, and a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Jagungal Wilderness? +

The postcode for Jagungal Wilderness in NSW is 2642.

Is Jagungal Wilderness a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jagungal Wilderness is part of the Snowy Valleys 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.