Bombala zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Bombala
(Snowy Monaro Regional, NSW) - 120.21 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
120.21 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Bombala's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Nearby suburbs, nearest first
Bombala at a glance
How Bombala is zoned
Buying in Bombala? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 120.21 km², Bombala is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 10% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 12 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 2,042 m² across 1,463 parcels.
Who lives in Bombala
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Bombala suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 916, and decile 2 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Bombala's 1,372 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Bombala, the wider ABS statistical area containing Bombala. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Bombala itself.
2,622 in 2001 to 2,474 in 2025, down 6%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Bombala data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Watched, not yet sampled here | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Bombala address
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See what's in the $9 report →Bombala planning - frequently asked
Is Bombala flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Bombala, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Snowy Monaro Regional is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Bombala bushfire-prone?
Around 10% of Bombala is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Snowy Monaro Regional average of 57%.
What is the zoning in Bombala?
The dominant planning zone in Bombala is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Large Lot Residential and General Residential.
Does Bombala have heritage-listed places?
Bombala has 12 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Bombala?
Across 1,463 surveyed parcels in Bombala, the median lot size is about 2,042 m². There are also 14 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Bombala have a train station?
There is no train station inside Bombala itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.
What is the population of Bombala?
At the 2021 Census Bombala had 1,372 usual residents, with a median age of 47 and an average household size of 2.1 people. The wider Bombala statistical area, which contains Bombala, went from 2,622 people in 2001 to 2,474 in 2025, down 6%.
Is Bombala an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Bombala scores 916 and sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally and decile 2 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Bombala?
Median household income in Bombala was $1,277 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,874 for the typical suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional. Median rent was $215 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolumbooka | 8.6 km | Not mapped | 81% |
| Rosemeath | 9.6 km | Not mapped | 32% |
| Cambalong | 9.8 km | Not mapped | 36% |
| Bukalong | 10.3 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Lords Hill | 11.3 km | Not mapped | 20% |
| Bibbenluke | 12.6 km | Not mapped | 8% |
| Palarang | 14.8 km | Not mapped | 12% |
| Quidong | 17.2 km | Not mapped | 63% |
| Cathcart Bega Valley |
17.9 km | Not mapped | 68% |
| Paddys Flat | 18.1 km | Not mapped | 79% |