Snowball
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Snowball
Snowball is a small, sparsely populated rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area approximately 25 kilometres north of Braidwood. The locality covers an expansive 132 square kilometres of grazing and bushland country at moderate elevation, with a population of only a handful of permanent residents. The name reflects the cool temperatures that can bring snowfall to the high country surrounding the area. The landscape is dominated by native eucalypt woodland, open farmland, and the rugged escarpment country between the tablelands and the NSW South Coast.
Snowball and its surrounds appeal to those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle, with hobby farms and grazing properties making up the majority of land use. The nearest town of Braidwood, about 25 kilometres to the south, provides essential services including a supermarket, schools, and medical facilities. The region is part of a broader creative and agricultural community that has attracted artists, tree-changers, and retirees escaping city life. Access to Deua National Park and the broader wilderness of the Southern Tablelands makes the area appealing for bushwalking and nature exploration.
Snowball falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2622
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2622, 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 2622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Deanes Buslines — Braidwood and Canberra (limited service) 30–45 min to Braidwood
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Snowball is a remote rural locality; car is essential. Braidwood is the nearest service centre.
No urban walkability; rural locality with no footpaths or public services within walking distance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Braidwood Central School ICSEA 10054842 2249 Wilson St
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Park Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Local Government Area, which contains Snowball. 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)