Cooma, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cooma, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Cooma |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.24754 |
| Longitude | 149.12281 |
| Population | 6,555 |
| Density | 67.0 /km² |
| Area | 97.8 km² |
| Elevation | 796 m |
| Postcode | 2630 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 326 km southwest |
Cooma is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,555. The locality covers an area of 97.8 km², giving a population density of about 67.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 796 m above sea level. It lies approximately 326 km southwest of Sydney. Cooma is located at 36.2475°S, 149.1228°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2630. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cooma sits as a gateway to the Australian Alps, a place where the Monaro Tablelands unfurl in broad, sweeping vistas under a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to a bruised, dramatic grey in a matter of hours. It lies 175.9 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 198°T), and is situated 29.5 km east-north-east of Berridale. The air here carries a distinct crispness, a testament to its elevated position, and the surrounding landscape is a tapestry of rolling pastures, punctuated by hardy eucalypts and the darker, more brooding pines that march up the slopes towards the distant, snow-capped peaks. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and wide streets, feels grounded, its character shaped by the elements and the resilience of those who have made their lives in this high-country expanse.
From its origins as a pastoral hub, Cooma’s fortunes have been inextricably linked to the land and the ambitious projects that sought to harness its resources. The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, a monumental feat of engineering, brought a surge of life and a diverse population to Cooma, transforming it into a bustling centre for workers and administrators. This legacy endures, not only in the infrastructure but also in the ingrained sense of possibility and enterprise that still defines the local economy, a blend of agriculture, tourism drawn by the nearby national parks and ski fields, and a quiet, enduring spirit of self-reliance. The light here, particularly at dusk when the sun dips below the western ridges, casts a warm, golden hue across the fields, a fleeting, beautiful illumination that speaks of the region's enduring appeal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cooma, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cooma, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooma includes the postcode (2630), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Cooma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |