Jimenbuen, 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 Jimenbuen, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Jimenbuen |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.74899 |
| Longitude | 148.83095 |
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 337.9 km² |
| Elevation | 769 m |
| Postcode | 2628 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 386 km south-southwest |
Jimenbuen is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 31. The locality covers an area of 337.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 769 m above sea level. It lies approximately 386 km south-southwest of Sydney. Jimenbuen is located at 36.7490°S, 148.8310°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2628. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jimenbuen lies cradled in a wide valley, where the land swells and dips like a sleeping giant under a vast, often sapphire sky. It lies 186.7 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 112°T), and is situated 39.8 km south-south-east of Jindabyne. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus and the earthy dampness that rises from the rich, dark soil after a rain. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pastures and the muted greens of distant bushland, stretch towards a horizon that feels both close and impossibly far. Sheep, like scattered white pebbles, dot the slopes, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the whisper of wind through the tussock grass. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, velvety shadows that deepen the contours of the terrain, painting the landscape with hues of amber and rose as the day prepares to yield to night.
The history of Jimenbuen is as deeply rooted as the ancient gum trees that guard its fringes, a story woven from the hardy spirit of early settlers who sought their fortunes on this fertile ground. For generations, the economy has been intrinsically tied to the land, with sheep grazing and cattle fattening forming the bedrock of its prosperity, their wool and meat finding their way to distant markets. Remnants of older endeavours, perhaps a forgotten fence line or the weathered timbers of a long-abandoned structure, hint at a past where life was a constant negotiation with the elements. Today, the same resilience endures, though the pace of life in Jimenbuen is dictated by the seasons and the steady hum of agricultural pursuits, a quiet dignity in its enduring connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jimenbuen, 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 Jimenbuen, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jimenbuen includes the postcode (2628), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro 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 Jimenbuen 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. |