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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
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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 Blue Mountains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macquarie, while state elections fall under the Hawkesbury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2758
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Blue Mountains
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
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2758

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2758, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$51,993
Median 2023–24
$63,804
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,167

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2758; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Blue Mountains Local Government Area, which contains Mount Tomah. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
87.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.4%
Motor vehicle theft
46.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.1%
Non-DV assault
219.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
128 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.6%
View all 62 offence types for Blue Mountains →

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

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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.

Is Mount Tomah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Tomah is part of the Blue Mountains 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.