Kunama
NSW 2730 • New South Wales
About Kunama
Kunama is a small rural locality in the Snowy Valleys region of southern New South Wales, situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Tumbarumba. The locality covers around 22 square kilometres of forested and pastoral land, with a very small population of just 56 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies within the broader Murray River headwaters catchment, surrounded by state forest and timber-country landscapes characteristic of the southern tablelands. The area falls within the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro.
Life in Kunama is defined by its isolation and the natural beauty of the surrounding Snowy Mountains foothills, with forestry and grazing forming the primary land uses in the area. Residents rely on the nearby town of Tumbarumba for most services, shopping, and schooling. The locality offers a quiet, off-the-beaten-track lifestyle, attracting those who appreciate bush living, cool-climate landscapes, and proximity to the Kosciuszko National Park region. The area also provides access to pine plantations and timber industry operations that have long supported the local economy.
Kunama falls under postcode 2730 and is governed by the Snowy Valleys Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2730
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2730, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2730; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access via Snowy Mountains Highway; Wagga Wagga has regional air connections
No town centre or footpaths; a car is essential for all travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pioneer St
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Selwyn St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Valleys Local Government Area, which contains Kunama. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)