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Mount Tomah

NSW 2758 • New South Wales

68
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandRemoteQuietHistoric

About Mount Tomah

Mount Tomah is a small, elevated rural locality in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, situated on the Bells Line of Road approximately 40 kilometres west of Richmond and around 80 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The locality falls within the Blue Mountains City Council area and sits at an altitude of approximately 1,016 metres above sea level, giving it a cool temperate climate quite distinct from the surrounding lowlands. With a population of just 68 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Mount Tomah is a quiet, low-density community characterised by small rural holdings and large bush-flanked residential blocks.

Mount Tomah is best known as home to the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, a 28-hectare cool-climate garden that is the highest botanic garden in the Southern Hemisphere and the only one in Australia located within a UNESCO World Heritage Area. The garden features rare and exotic southern hemisphere plants, remnant rainforest, basalt cap forests, and stunning panoramic views, drawing visitors from across the region. Residents enjoy a genuinely rural bush lifestyle surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains landscape, with the fruit-growing villages of Bilpin and Berambing nearby along the Bells Line of Road. Access to urban services requires travel to Richmond or Katoomba, making a private vehicle essential for day-to-day life.

Mount Tomah falls under postcode 2758 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2758
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Hawkesbury
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.48°, 150.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.28 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Richmond / Lithgow Approx. 60 min to Richmond

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Richmond station then train (approx. 70 min to Sydney CBD)
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
75-90 min

🛣️ Bells Line of Road is the main access route; steep and winding in sections. Car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mount Tomah has no shops or services; all daily errands require a car trip to Richmond or Bilpin.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
68
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Tomah known for? +

Mount Tomah is best known as the location of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, a 28-hectare cool-climate garden that is the highest botanic garden in the Southern Hemisphere and the only one within a UNESCO World Heritage Area in Australia. The locality also sits at a dramatic 1,016 metres elevation on the Bells Line of Road.

How far is Mount Tomah from Sydney CBD? +

Mount Tomah is approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, accessed via the Bells Line of Road. The drive typically takes 75–90 minutes off-peak and up to two hours during peak times.

Does Mount Tomah have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Mount Tomah. Limited regional bus services operate along the Bells Line of Road connecting to Richmond, but a private vehicle is essential for daily life in this rural locality.

What is the population of Mount Tomah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Tomah has a population of 68 residents, making it one of the smallest localities in the Blue Mountains City Council area. The locality is characterised by very low-density settlement on rural and bush blocks.

Is Mount Tomah a good place to live? +

Mount Tomah suits those seeking a peaceful, nature-immersed lifestyle in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape at high elevation. The cool-climate environment and proximity to the famous Botanic Garden are major drawcards, though residents must be self-sufficient with transport as urban services are 40–60 kilometres away.

What is the postcode for Mount Tomah? +

The postcode for Mount Tomah, NSW is 2758.