Tumbarumba, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tumbarumba is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,915. Elevation: 2,119 ft (646 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,915 Population 1,878/sq mi density
2,119 ft Elevation 646 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
49.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba is a town in New South Wales, Australia, about 480 kilometres (300 mi) southwest of the state capital, Sydney. Tumbarumba is located in the South West Slopes region at the western edge of the Snowy Mountains. The 2016 census showed the population of the town and surrounding area to be 1,862 people. Locals refer to the town as 'Tumba'.

People

Population1,915
Density1,878/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation2,119 ft (646 m)
Population1,915
Population Density1,878 / sq mi
Elevation2,119 ft (646 m)
Coordinates-35.7781°, 148.0117°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,253 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,915. The city sits at an elevation of 2,119 feet (646 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (21°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 12.9° / 29.2° 59.6
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28.6° 59.5
Mar 17.1°C / 63°F 9.1° / 25.1° 57.6
Apr 12.5°C / 55°F 5.1° / 19.9° 55.9
May 8.8°C / 48°F 2.3° / 15.3° 69.6
Jun 6.4°C / 44°F 0.7° / 12° 93.9
Jul 5.5°C / 42°F 0° / 11° 97.1
Aug 6.8°C / 44°F 1° / 12.5° 101.0
Sep 9.6°C / 49°F 3.3° / 15.8° 85.8
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 5.4° / 19.7° 75.9
Nov 16°C / 61°F 8.5° / 23.4° 90.2
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 10.5° / 26.6° 74.5
Tumbarumba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,119 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)

Geography

Elevation2,119 ft (646 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,878/sq mi
Coordinates35.7781°S, 148.0117°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 58 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 92 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 81 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 143 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 102 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 131 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 99 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 102 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 123 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 149 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 135 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 137 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 60 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 140 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 64 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 72 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 38 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 91 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
February 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
July 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
August 40°F (5°C) 6.0 in Wettest
September 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in

Tumbarumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Tumbarumba

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
All Saints Primary School - - - -
Tumbarumba Public School - - - -
Tumbarumba High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tumbarumba

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Tumbarumba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tumbarumba Public Library0.0

Hotels in Tumbarumba

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Union Hotel

Cafes in Tumbarumba

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

4 Bears Cafe
Dare To Bite
Nest Cafe

Veterinaries in Tumbarumba

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tumbarumba Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Tumbarumba

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Tumbarumba
The Parade Service Station

Gyms in Tumbarumba

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Studio Drew

Golf Courses in Tumbarumba

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tumbarumba Golf Club
Walwa Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Tumbarumba

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Charlotte Pass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Perisher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tumbarumba

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Tumut AerodromeTUMMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Bondo Airstrip-Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport-Small Airport
Deltroit Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Holbrook Airport-Small Airport
Jindabyne Airport-Small Airport
Khancoban Airport-Small Airport
Mitta Mitta Airport-Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Talbingo Airport-Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport-Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tumbarumba

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tumbarumba Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tumbarumba

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Tumbarumba Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Tumbarumba

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Tumbarumba.

Name Description
Paddys River Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumbarumba

What is the population of Tumbarumba?

Tumbarumba has a population of 1,915 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,878 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tumbarumba?

Tumbarumba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Batlow 1,022 pop · 19.4 mi Corryong 1,352 pop · 29.6 mi Tumut 6,613 pop · 34.6 mi Holbrook 1,251 pop · 39.2 mi Kosciuszko National Park 7,891 pop · 42.7 mi Gundagai 1,970 pop · 49.6 mi Forest Hill 3,081 pop · 53.2 mi Lake Albert 6,291 pop · 55.1 mi Culcairn 1,112 pop · 55.1 mi Tallangatta 1,175 pop · 55.7 mi Jindabyne 2,233 pop · 55.8 mi Tatton 2,560 pop · 56.3 mi Kooringal 7,404 pop · 56.7 mi Bourkelands 3,113 pop · 57.0 mi
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