[5][6][7][8] The town lies on the banks of the Bombala River and principal industries of the area include grazing and timber.

On 13 December 1962, Bombala post office received the last telegram to be transmitted using Morse code telegraphy in New South Wales.

Founded in 1982, the monastic community presided over by Abbott Hieromonk Sergius, abides in the pristine and rugged valley of the MacLaughlin River situated between Cooma and Bombala.

[12] Bombala has seen recent economic growth with the development of renewable energy projects in the region, contributing to local employment and sustainability initiatives.

The annual 'Bombala Show,' celebrating local agriculture, crafts, and community spirit, remains a key event in fostering regional pride and tourism.

Recent census data highlights a diverse community, with increasing efforts towards cultural inclusivity and support for local Indigenous heritage projects.

A few kilometres to the east, the land slopes downwards to the South Coast, a flat coastal plain where summers are warmer and winter temperatures much milder.

Most rain in the area tends to fall as cold fronts, which at times allow for the development of severe thunderstorms in the spring and summer.

Other major roads include Mt Darragh Rd which connects to Pambula and Merimbula on the NSW South Coast.