Sandy Gully
NSW 2729 • New South Wales
About Sandy Gully
Sandy Gully is a small rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, within the postcode area of 2729 that covers the Tumut district at the foot of the Snowy Mountains. The area is characterised by rolling pastoral land, eucalyptus bushland, and creek systems typical of the southern NSW tablelands. Like many small localities in this region, Sandy Gully has a very small or negligible permanent population and is primarily made up of farming properties.
The broader Tumut district surrounding Sandy Gully is known for its apple and stone fruit orchards, pine forests, and proximity to the Snowy Mountains. Residents in the area enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with access to Tumut township for services, schools, and community activities. The Snowy Mountains Highway and Snowy Mountains Scheme infrastructure are part of the broader regional landscape, making the area of interest to both agricultural workers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Sandy Gully falls under postcode 2729 and is governed by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2729
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2729 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2729; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Tumut / Canberra / Sydney Tumut approx 20-40 min; Sydney approx 5-6 hours
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Remote rural locality; Tumut is the nearest service centre approximately 20-40 km away
Rural locality; car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Adelong Public School ICSEA 9296946 2053 ADELONG PUBLIC SCHOOL 50 GILMORE STREET
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Government Area, which contains Sandy Gully. 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)