Tumbarumba
| Tumbarumba New South Wales | |||||||||
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The Parade, Main street of Tumbarumba | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°47′0″S 148°01′0″E / 35.78333°S 148.01667°E | ||||||||
| Population | 1,862 (2016 census) | ||||||||
| Established | 1850s | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2653 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 645 m (2,116 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Snowy Valleys Council | ||||||||
| County | Selwyn | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Albury | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Riverina | ||||||||
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Tumbarumba (/tʌmbəˈrʌmbə/ tum-bə-RUM-bə) 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'.
To the south and east, the highest peak of the Snowy Mountains and mainland Australia—Mount Kosciuszko—can be seen.