Explore Bumbalong, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bumbalong, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Locality | Bumbalong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.82476 |
| Longitude | 149.11067 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 50.2 km² |
| Elevation | 681 m |
| Postcode | 2626 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 290 km southwest |
Bumbalong is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 21. The locality covers an area of 50.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 681 m above sea level. It lies approximately 290 km southwest of Sydney. Bumbalong is located at 35.8248°S, 149.1107°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2626. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bumbalong rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a landscape painted in muted greens and earthy browns that shift with the passing seasons. It lies 132.5 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 205°T), and is situated 11.2 km south-west of Michelago. The air here carries a dry, clean scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth, a constant companion to the wide, open skies. Sheep dot the paddocks like scattered pearls, their woolly forms a familiar sight against the undulating terrain that slopes gently towards the Murrumbidgee River. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a honeyed quality, casting long, soft shadows that lend a quiet grandeur to the otherwise unassuming scenery.
The heart of Bumbalong beats with the rhythm of its pastoral heritage, a legacy forged in the days of hardy settlers and expansive grazing runs. The local economy, deeply entwined with sheep farming and prime lamb production, continues to be the lifeblood of the region, though a growing appreciation for its natural beauty has also drawn visitors. The Murrumbidgee River, a vital artery of water and life, whispers tales of ancient journeys and provides a tranquil backdrop to everyday existence, its banks a haven for native flora and fauna. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling crowds, Bumbalong holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of the land and the people who call it home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bumbalong, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bumbalong, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bumbalong includes the postcode (2626), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bumbalong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |