Willigobung
NSW 2653 • New South Wales
About Willigobung
Willigobung is a small rural locality in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, situated approximately 17 kilometres north of Tumbarumba and 55 kilometres south of Tumut. With a population of just 63 residents in the 2021 Census, the locality covers about 31 square kilometres of productive grazing country on the western fringe of the Snowy Mountains. It forms part of the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and falls within the state electorate of Albury.
The landscape around Willigobung features rolling pastures of ryegrass and clover, sheltered creek flats and the rugged backdrop of the Great Dividing Range. The community has its own Rural Fire Service brigade, reflecting the resilience and self-sufficiency characteristic of remote NSW farming localities. Residents rely on the township of Tumbarumba for everyday services including shops, schools and medical care, while the broader Snowy Valleys region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking and proximity to the Snowy Mountains ski fields.
Willigobung falls under postcode 2653 and is governed by the Snowy Valleys Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Albury electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2653
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2653, 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 2653; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Tumbarumba / Wagga Wagga ~25 min to Tumbarumba
Commute to Wagga Wagga
🛣️ Tumbarumba (~17 km) is the nearest service town. Wagga Wagga is the major regional centre, approximately 109 km north-west.
A remote rural locality in the NSW Snowy Valleys. All services require a car trip to Tumbarumba or further afield.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Murray Street
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Tumbarumba High School ICSEA 910101 Tooma Road
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Tumbarumba Public School ICSEA 9316948 2048 76 Murray St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Valleys Local Government Area, which contains Willigobung. 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)