Monga
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Monga
Monga is a tiny rural locality set amid the forested hills of the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 60 kilometres north-east of Cooma and 230 kilometres south of Sydney. Covering around 104 square kilometres, it sits within the Hume electorate at an elevation that brings cool, crisp winters and mild summers. With a 2021 census population of just 27 residents, Monga is one of New South Wales's most sparsely populated localities, defined by sweeping bushland, quiet valleys, and the remnants of its 19th-century timber industry.
Monga's character is shaped by its deep historical roots: it was the site of a tollbar on the Clyde Road from 1860 to 1865, and a village was officially reserved there in 1881. The first sawmill, established in 1880 and powered by a large waterwheel, operated until 1914, leaving a legacy that still echoes in the landscape. Today the locality attracts bushwalkers, nature lovers, and those seeking remote rural acreage, with Monga National Park nearby providing habitat for the rare Eurobodalla Bristle-rush and diverse wildlife.
Monga falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2622
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2622, 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 2622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional link — Braidwood / Nowra (infrequent) 45-60 min to Braidwood
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Braidwood (~40 km). Fully car-dependent locality.
Virtually no walkable amenities. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Braidwood Central School ICSEA 10054842 2249 Wilson St
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Park Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Local Government Area, which contains Monga. 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)