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| Locality | Bombay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.4256 |
| Longitude | 149.6561 |
| Area | 159.6 km² |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 224 km southwest |
Bombay is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 159.6 km². It lies approximately 224 km southwest of Sydney. Bombay is located at 35.4256°S, 149.6561°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bombay rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the ochre soil of the Australian landscape pushes right up to the edges of its handful of streets. It lies 76.0 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 185°T), and is situated 13.7 km west of Braidwood. Rolling hills, softened by the haze of distance, cradle the small settlement, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pasture and the muted greys and browns of native bushland. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and warm earth, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun, a molten orb, begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land. A quiet stillness often pervades Bombay, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional rumble of a ute traversing the unsealed road that winds its way through the surrounding country.
The history of Bombay is deeply entwined with the land, a story of hardy settlers who sought their fortune in grazing and agriculture after the initial exploratory journeys through this rugged terrain. Early pioneers carved out lives here, their efforts evidenced in the sturdy, though often weathered, farmhouses that dot the landscape, and the enduring traditions of country living that still hold sway. While large-scale industry has largely passed Bombay by, a resilient local economy persists, built around sheep and cattle farming, with a scattering of small businesses catering to the needs of the local populace and the occasional traveller seeking a taste of genuine rural Australia. The spirit of self-reliance and neighbourly connection, a hallmark of such isolated communities, remains a defining characteristic of Bombay, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of life lived close to the earth.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bombay, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bombay, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bombay includes the postcode (2622), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bombay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |