[4] It is located between Crookwell and Gunning, situated at an elevation of 898 metres above sea level; several snowfalls occur during the winter months.

Built in the early 1800s, Grabben Gullen hosts St Mary's Catholic Church, a post office opened on 16 December 1891,[6] and a pub named The Albion.

Designed by an architect named Mr. Gordon in historical records,[7][8] it lies approximately 4.5 kilometres from the village centre and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2013.

In November 1869 the Goulburn Herald and Chronicle reported that the residents of Grabben Gullen had signed and adopted a petition.

[9] In 1896 the Goulburn Evening Penny Post reported that the inhabitants of Grabben Gullen were again signing a petition for a police station to be established there.