Bombala flood & bushfire risk
Of Bombala’s 2,696 mapped properties, 8% are in a mapped flood area and 44.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Bombala’s flood exposure is above the NSW average of 5%, and bushfire exposure is above the NSW average of 16.4%.
Where the hazards are in Bombala
Flood and bushfire areas across Bombala. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Bombala
Bombala sits in the Snowy Monaro council area, which recorded 1,163 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,163 total. Figures are for the whole Snowy Monaro council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Bombala
Bombala is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: General Residential
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: Large Lot Residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Local Centre
School catchments in Bombala
Bombala can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Bombala
At the 2021 Census, 7.9% of Bombala’s 1,372 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Bombala
Snowy Monaro council approved 64 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Snowy Monaro council area (not just Bombala). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.