Tombong
NSW 2633 • New South Wales
About Tombong
Tombong is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of southern New South Wales, nestled in the highlands country south of Cooma near the upper Snowy River valley. With a negligible recorded population, Tombong is essentially a scattered farming and grazing community surrounded by spectacular alpine and sub-alpine landscapes on the approach to the Snowy Mountains. The locality sits within one of the most pristine and scenic parts of New South Wales.
The lifestyle in Tombong is deeply rural and close to nature, attracting those who value remote mountain living, cattle grazing, and exceptional outdoor recreation. The broader Snowy Monaro region offers access to world-class activities including skiing at Jindabyne and Perisher, fishing in the Snowy River, and hiking in the surrounding high country. Everyday services are accessed in Cooma, approximately 70 kilometres to the north, or in Jindabyne for those heading towards the snowfields.
Tombong falls under postcode 2633 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
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Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Monaro Highway; Cooma is the nearest regional centre ~70 km away
Very remote rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; a vehicle is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Delegate Public School ICSEA 9826458 8183 Campbell St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Tombong. 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)