Tumblong, 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 Tumblong, in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Tumblong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.14291 |
| Longitude | 147.97107 |
| Population | 189 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 129.1 km² |
| Elevation | 222 m |
| Postcode | 2729 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 329 km west-southwest |
Tumblong is a locality in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 189. The locality covers an area of 129.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 222 m above sea level. It lies approximately 329 km west-southwest of Sydney. Tumblong is located at 35.1429°S, 147.9711°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2729. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tumblong rests within a landscape of broad, sun-drenched plains that gently slope towards the Murrumbidgee River, a ribbon of life carving its path through the country. It lies 146.4 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 42°T), and is situated 17.2 km south-west of Gundagai. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and distant gum trees, a subtle perfume that shifts with the prevailing breezes. Here, the sky is a vast, ever-changing canvas, its colours deepening from the pale, washed blues of midday to the molten oranges and bruised purples of dusk, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land. The land itself is a patchwork of cultivated fields and grazing paddocks, bordered by the tenacious scrub that clings to the drier fringes, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.
The history of Tumblong is deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of New South Wales. For generations, the fertile plains have yielded crops and sustained livestock, forming the backbone of the local economy. The Murrumbidgee River, more than just a geographical feature, has always been a vital artery, a source of sustenance and a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life and commerce. While the rhythms of farming dictate the pace of daily life, there's a quiet pride in the resilience of the people who have made this land their home, a continuity that echoes in the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tumblong, 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 Tumblong, in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tumblong includes the postcode (2729), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cootamundra-Gundagai 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 Tumblong 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. |