Bombala
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Bombala is a tranquil rural town in southeast New South Wales, famous for its natural beauty, historic sites, and abundant wildlife, including the elusive platypus. The town offers a gateway to the Snowy Mountains and a relaxed, welcoming country atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
1,372
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.91°, 149.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$1,147
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
7.2°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
760 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.