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Rosemeath

NSW 2632 • New South Wales

26
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Rosemeath

Rosemeath is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of far southern New South Wales, located near the township of Bombala in the Monaro region. Covering roughly 41 square kilometres, the locality sits on the elevated Monaro tableland at around 800–900 metres above sea level, characterised by open sheep and cattle grazing country, snow gum woodland, and clear inland skies. The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 26 residents.

Life in Rosemeath reflects the pastoral heritage of the Monaro high plains, where wool and beef cattle farming have defined the landscape for over 150 years. Residents access day-to-day services in the nearby town of Bombala, which offers a supermarket, school, and medical clinic, while Cooma — about 80 kilometres to the north — provides a wider range of amenities. The surrounding landscape is popular for fly fishing, bird watching, and exploring the high country, and the area falls within the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro.

Rosemeath falls under postcode 2632 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2632
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.02°, 149.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.17 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2632

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2632, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,183
Median 2023–24
$52,211
▲ 10.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,844

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2632; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
485 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest at Cooma (~80 km via road)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr

🛣️ Drive via Monaro Highway through Cooma and Canberra

Walkability Car-Dependent

No local services; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
26
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rosemeath in NSW? +

Rosemeath is a rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of far southern NSW, near the town of Bombala on the Monaro tableland.

What is the population of Rosemeath? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 26 residents in Rosemeath, NSW.

What is the nearest town to Rosemeath? +

Bombala is the nearest town, offering a supermarket, primary school, and medical services. Cooma is about 80 km north and provides a broader range of amenities.

What is the farming like in the Rosemeath area? +

The Rosemeath locality is part of the Monaro high plains, known for fine-wool merino sheep grazing and beef cattle farming on elevated tableland at 800–900 metres above sea level.

Is Rosemeath a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rosemeath is part of the Snowy Monaro 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.