Nubba
NSW 2587 • New South Wales
About Nubba
Nubba is a small rural locality in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated midway between Wallendbeen and Harden on the old Main South railway corridor, approximately 283 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The locality falls within the Hilltops Council area and covers around 96 square kilometres of pastoral and cropping land in gently rolling farming country. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 77 residents, continuing a long-term decline from over 200 people recorded a decade earlier.
Nubba's history is closely tied to the railway, with the former Nubba station operating on the Main South line from 1882 until its closure in 1975; the station has since been demolished. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Hilltops region: softly undulating farmland suited to wool, grain, and mixed agriculture. The nearest town of Harden-Murrumburrah, around 15 kilometres to the south-east, provides access to essential services, shopping, and schools, and a railway station with connections to Sydney and Melbourne. Residents depend on private vehicles for daily needs, with only very limited regional bus connections in the broader area.
Nubba falls under postcode 2587 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Shortland, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2587
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2587, 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 2587; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Service S306 (limited) — Murrumburrah and Redbridge Approx. 20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the Hume Highway; Harden is the nearest major service point with rail access
There are no shops or services within Nubba; all daily errands require driving to Harden-Murrumburrah or surrounding towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Murrumburrah High School ICSEA 9152587 Smith St
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Murrumburrah Public School ICSEA 9616386 2209 Albury Street
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Wombat Public School ICSEA 8986384 3290 Rose St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area, which contains Nubba. 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)