Bombala at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$171,360
Days on market
40
Average to sell
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,372
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bombala.
The postcode for Bombala is 2632 (NSW).
The median house price in Bombala is $330,000.
Bombala (2632) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $330,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Bombala has roughly 1,372 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 40 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bombala scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bombala's population at 1,372, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,372
Median age
47
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 48% below the house median. Days on market run long (40 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Bombala on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (40 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$171,360
40
Average days to sell
1,372
Median age: 47
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.15% (median rent $200/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 6.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.15%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.52%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202440 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
67
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
24
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bombala.
Local schools for Bombala
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bombala Public School
Bombala High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bombala.
- What is the median house price in Bombala?
- The median house price in Bombala, NSW 2632 is $330,000. The median unit price is $171,360.
- What is the Bombala postcode?
- Bombala is in the 2632 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Bombala?
- Bombala is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2632, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bombala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Bombala?
- There are 3 schools serving Bombala on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Bombala Public School, Bombala High School.
- How walkable is Bombala?
- Bombala has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bombala?
- Bombala is close to Lords Hill, Rosemeath, Coolumbooka, Cambalong, Bukalong.
- What is the population of Bombala?
- The population of Bombala is approximately 1,372 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
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