Average rent in Bombala, NSW2026

Bombala sits in the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area, 394km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 2,454 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $200/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,454

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Sydney
394 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Snowy Monaro Regional

Renting in Bombala

Bombala comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $200/week, around 53% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 75% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 18% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 2,454, median age 49, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 394km from Sydney, Bombala typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bombala?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bombala, NSW was $200. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Bombala rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Bombala came in at $200 — 53% below. Bombala sits 394km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Bombala have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bombala's $200/week (ABS 2021): Grenfell, Cobar, Coonamble. On the higher end, you've got South Coogee, Tumbarumba, Cowra Surrounds. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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