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Quialigo

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

292
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
131.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuietCommuter Belt

About Quialigo

Quialigo is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area of New South Wales, located approximately 25 kilometres south of Goulburn and around 110 kilometres north-east of Canberra on the Southern Tablelands. The locality encompasses a vast 131 square kilometres of pastoral land at an elevation of approximately 711 metres, with just 89 dwellings recorded in the area. The 2021 Census counted 292 residents, reflecting the open, agricultural character of this part of the Capital Region.

Quialigo's landscape is shaped by rolling hills, open paddocks, and the working rural traditions of the Southern Tablelands, with the area primarily supporting sheep grazing and mixed farming. The road towards Windellama traverses quiet countryside that has changed little for generations. Goulburn — one of New South Wales' oldest inland cities — provides access to supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and services a short drive to the north. Quialigo suits those who value wide open spaces, rural privacy, and a genuine farming lifestyle, though a private vehicle is essential as public transport does not serve the area.

Quialigo falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
131.59 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Quialigo for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.5M
8 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
195 km
By Train
No direct service to Quialigo; drive to Goulburn (~25 km), then train to Sydney (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 30 min – 3 hr via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Goulburn is the nearest regional centre (~25 km north) with services; Canberra CBD is ~110 km south-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Goulburn or surrounding towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
292
▲ 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 Quialigo known for? +

Quialigo is a quiet rural locality on the New South Wales Southern Tablelands, known for its open pastoral landscapes, sheep grazing properties, and peaceful farming character. It lies on the road to Windellama, offering a genuine rural lifestyle within reach of Goulburn.

How far is Quialigo from Goulburn? +

Quialigo is approximately 25 kilometres south of Goulburn, typically a 20–30 minute drive via local roads.

Does Quialigo have public transport? +

Quialigo has no bus or rail service. A private vehicle is essential; the nearest train station is in Goulburn (approximately 25 km north) on the Main Southern Line, which connects to Sydney and Canberra.

What is the population of Quialigo? +

The 2021 Census recorded 292 residents in Quialigo across 89 dwellings, reflecting the locality's sparsely settled, rural character across its 131 square kilometres.

Is Quialigo a good place to live? +

Quialigo suits those seeking a working rural lifestyle on the Southern Tablelands, with large properties, open country, and quiet surroundings. It is best suited to farming families, landowners, and those willing to drive to Goulburn for services, schools, and shopping.

What is the postcode for Quialigo? +

The postcode for Quialigo, NSW is 2580.

What is the median house price in Quialigo? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,495,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.