Mongarlowe
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Mongarlowe
Mongarlowe is a small historic village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located approximately 13 km from Braidwood within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. With a population of just 117 (2016 census), it is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, set amid rolling pastoral hills and tall-timber forests near the Monga National Park. The village was historically known as Little River, Monga, and Sergeant Hill at various points, and its post office dates to the colonial era. Mongarlowe sits within the traditional Country of the Ngunnawal and Yuin peoples.
Mongarlowe offers a quiet, rural lifestyle appealing to those seeking a tree-change within driving distance of Canberra, approximately 100 km to the north-west via Braidwood. The surrounding landscape features scenic bushland, the Mongarlowe River, and proximity to Monga National Park, popular for birdwatching, wildflowers, and bushwalking. The village has a small community hall and historic character, attracting artists and nature lovers. Braidwood is the nearest service town with shops, cafes, and schools, while the Kings Highway connects the area to Canberra and the South Coast.
Mongarlowe 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
- Deanes Bus Service (limited) — Braidwood ~20 min
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Mongarlowe is a remote rural village with minimal public transport. Car is essential. Braidwood (13 km) is the nearest service centre.
No urban walkability infrastructure. A car is essential for all daily needs. The village itself is small enough to explore on foot, but services require travel to Braidwood.
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 Mongarlowe. 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)