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Windellama

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

417
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
313.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietAgricultural

About Windellama

Windellama is a quiet rural locality on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located approximately 46 kilometres south-east of Goulburn and 102 kilometres north-east of Canberra, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area. Situated at an elevation of around 587 metres, the locality spans a large pastoral area of over 313 square kilometres and had a population of 417 at the 2021 Census. The median household income sits below the national average, reflecting the working rural character of this thinly settled farming district.

Windellama is typical of the rolling Southern Tablelands landscape — open grazing country interspersed with granite outcrops, creek flats, and remnant bushland. The nearest service centre is Goulburn, which provides shops, schools, healthcare, and road and rail connections. Life in Windellama revolves around agricultural pursuits, with the community coming together through local schools, sporting clubs, and rural fire brigades that serve the broader district.

Windellama falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
313.69 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — Goulburn is the nearest service town N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
208 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Goulburn station for NSW TrainLink services
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min – 2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Primarily accessed via Windellama Road off the Hume Highway corridor; Canberra is approx. 102 km south-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Windellama has no village centre; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Windellama by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Windellama Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Windellama" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
417
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windellama known for? +

Windellama is known for its vast pastoral landscape on the NSW Southern Tablelands, characterised by rolling grazing country, granite outcrops, and a quiet, thinly settled rural character typical of the Goulburn Mulwaree region.

How far is Windellama from Sydney? +

Windellama is approximately 208 kilometres south-south-west of the Sydney CBD, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Hume Highway and local roads.

Does Windellama have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Windellama directly. A car is essential; the nearest rail connection is Goulburn, approximately 46 kilometres away, with NSW TrainLink services to Sydney.

What is the population of Windellama? +

According to the 2021 Census, Windellama had a population of 417 residents spread across a large locality of over 313 square kilometres, reflecting its low-density rural character.

Is Windellama a good place to live? +

Windellama suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the Southern Tablelands, with affordable land and wide open spaces. However, residents must be self-sufficient, as all services, shops, and schools are in Goulburn or other nearby towns.

What is the postcode for Windellama? +

The postcode for Windellama is 2580, which it shares with Goulburn and a number of surrounding Southern Tablelands localities.