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New South Wales location profile

Kangaloon NSW 2576

Kangaloon is a quiet, scenic rural locality in the NSW Southern Highlands known for rolling pastures, boutique farms and country estates. It offers a tranquil, low-density lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of Bowral, Moss Vale and Robertson.

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Why families consider Kangaloon

Semi-rural acreage living popular with established families, professionals seeking space, and retirees; strong community feel, weekenders, and nature-focused lifestyle with farming and equestrian activity.

Amenities & services

  • Bowral town centre (supermarkets, boutiques, services)
  • Moss Vale Marketplace and local shops
  • Robertson village shops and cafes
  • Bowral and District Hospital (Bowral)
  • Medical and GP clinics in Bowral and Moss Vale
  • Cafes, pubs and restaurants in Burrawang, Robertson and Bowral
  • Bowral Library – Bendooley St, Bowral
  • Moss Vale Library – Moss Vale Civic Centre, Moss Vale

Transport & connectivity

  • Nearest train stations: Bowral and Moss Vale (Southern Highlands Line)
  • Limited local bus services by Berrima Buslines to Bowral/Robertson (mainly school and commuter runs)
  • Major roads: Kangaloon Road, Tourist Road, Illawarra Highway (A48) via Robertson, Hume Motorway (M31) via Bowral/Mittagong

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Fitzroy Falls lookouts and walking tracks (Morton National Park)
  • Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame (Bowral)
  • Bowral Golf Club and Eridge Park sports fields
  • Moss Vale Aquatic Centre
  • Empire Cinema (Bowral)
  • Horse riding and cycling on quiet rural lanes
  • Morton National Park (Fitzroy Falls)
  • Budderoo National Park
  • Wingecarribee Reservoir Special Area (restricted access zones)
  • Robertson Nature Reserve
  • Bong Bong Common (Burradoo)

Education context

No childcare centres in Kangaloon; long day care, preschools and family day care available in Bowral, Moss Vale and Robertson, with moderate demand and waitlists for under-2s.

  • University of Wollongong – Wollongong campus
  • Western Sydney University – Campbelltown campus
  • University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington campus
  • UNSW Sydney – Kensington campus