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The median house price in Coonamble is $280k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Coonamble has an estimated 2,765 residents, up from 2,666 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 3.7%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Coonamble has an estimated population of approximately 2,765, derived from evaluated ABS regional updates alongside AreaSearch address validation completed since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,666 people, this represents an addition of 99 people (3.7%). This calculation stems from an estimated resident count of 2,761 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and post-Census address confirmations. With a population density of 1.8 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers significant personal space. Outperforming both the SA3 area (1.3%) and the broader SA4 region, the suburb of Coonamble emerged as a regional growth leader with its 3.7% increase since the 2021 census.
Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 78.0% of overall demographic expansion in recent times. SA2 geographic projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) are adopted by AreaSearch, with missing SA2 sections supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied across all locations. Under this modeling framework, the suburb of Coonamble is projected to experience population contraction, shedding 360 persons by 2041. In contrast to the general decline, certain brackets will expand, particularly the 85 and over demographic, which is forecast to gain 16 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in the area remain subdued, recording 1 new dwellings yearly and totaling 7 dwellings across the five-year period. Minimal building activity of this nature is standard across rural localities where residential requirements are modest and building volumes are constrained by local demand and infrastructure limits. Given the limited baseline volume, single residential schemes can exert an outsized effect on annual rates and relative comparisons. Residential building volumes fall considerably short of Rest of NSW, while also lagging national benchmarks. Current building approvals are split evenly between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing.
This emphasis on denser accommodation introduces lower-cost entry points suitable for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. This signals a pronounced departure from existing stock (where 92.0% houses currently stands), pointing to reduced supplies of subdivisible land while highlighting shifting lifestyle demands for diverse and budget-friendly housing. A ratio of 919 people per building approval underlines the subdued, low-volume development setting. With demographic projections remaining steady or trending downward, reduced pressure on the local housing supply may foster advantageous market conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Coonamble
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 66 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coonamble, worth an estimated $35.4 billion. 21 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, strategic planning frameworks, and infrastructure investments play a central role in driving regional development. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no major projects likely to directly influence the area. Key regional undertakings include Inland Rail - Narromine to Narrabri, Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan, Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan, and Newell Highway Upgrade, with the most relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Aero Park Residential Estate
Aero Park Residential Estate is a council-led house and land subdivision on the north western fringe of Gilgandra. The approved estate comprises 57 residential lots, with stage 1 delivering 34 fully serviced lots and 5 earlier lots already developed along Farrar Street. Lots are generally between about 1,242 m2 and 1,897 m2, with services including water, sewer, NBN and underground power, new roads, footpaths and solar street lighting. Council has completed the stage 1 civil works and is now selling lots through local agents to increase housing supply and support growth linked to Inland Rail and regional renewable energy projects.
Gilgandra Solar Farm
Gilgandra Solar Farm is a 5 MW ground mounted solar farm with approximately 12,000 photovoltaic panels, associated inverter stations and a battery energy storage system on an approximately 11.3 hectare project area west of Gilgandra. The development was approved in 2022 and remains in construction, with a 2024 modification approved to refine the site layout and construction noise mitigation measures.
Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan
A community-led plan for the Castlereagh Country region (including Gilgandra and Warrumbungle Shires) to build resilience against drought and increased climate variability. It identifies actions to prepare for reduced growing season rainfall and increased frequency of drought events, informing future investments and securing funding for communities, agriculture, and businesses.
Gunyah - North-West Urban Release Area
A master-planned community of up to 5,500 new homes, including a commercial hub, seniors living, parks, and a school site.
Narromine Water Treatment Plant
Developing a concept and detailed design for a new water treatment plant in Narromine to ensure water security.
Macquarie Estate
The Macquarie Estate project in the town of Narromine, located in the Orana region of NSW has officially commenced on the 14th of September. The first stage of construction comprises of 9 x 3 & 4 bedroom homes on large 800my to 1000 my lots. The overall project incorporates 115 dwellings with a vast range of design and inclusion options that serve the functional space and lifestyle needs of any future homeowner.
Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie
The Rail Corridor Program covers 570 km of Inland Rail sections from Narromine to Gowrie, including rail, ballast, concrete sleepers, and level crossings across several stages.
Concrete World Warehouse and Cafe
Two-stage industrial development approved for an 11,197sqm site at 14 Fiscal Way in Dubbo's Blueridge Business Park. Originally proposed by Concrete World Industries, stage one comprised a concrete supply warehouse with showroom and office, and stage two comprised 11 light industrial units and a cafe. Dubbo Regional Council approved the $6.8 million development application in June 2023. The site was later marketed for sale by Raine and Horne Commercial as a shovel-ready, DA-approved parcel, with expressions of interest closing in May 2025; the listing is now marked sold.Council infrastructure pipeline records list Drayton Group as the current holder of the approval. Construction has not yet commenced and the new owner's development intentions are unconfirmed.
1,040 residents of Coonamble are employed, from a labour force of 1,092. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 52.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,337, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits an even distribution across white-collar and manual roles, supported by solid representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.8% per aggregated statistical data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,040, while joblessness exceeded the 4.1% mark of Regional NSW by 0.7%, and labour participation proved notably subdued at 52.2% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that just 6.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic restrictions at the time should be factored in. Locally, resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside agriculture, forestry & fishing.
The district demonstrates substantial concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, tracking at 2.8 times the regional proportion. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for a minor footprint, engaging only 0.9% of the local workforce compared with 5.8% across Regional NSW. Comparing working and resident populations from Census data suggests that local employment openings remain restricted. Analysis of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.4% as employment dipped 0.6%, which together lowered the unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to local workforce structures to estimate future growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific rates to the local employment distribution suggests local workforce growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coonamble is $1,206 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $641 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,749 a year against an average of $59,182. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO postcode records released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Coonamble stand at $41,749, with an average figure of $59,182. These levels trail national benchmarks and sit below Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places March 2026 estimates at approximately $46,057 (median) and $65,290 (average). During the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 13th and 17th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort occupies the $1,500 - 2,999 category, accounting for 28.6% of residents (790 people), mirroring the 29.9% seen regionally. Although shelter overheads are contained with 90.2% of income retained, overall net spendable earnings place in only the 20th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coonamble had 934 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 5% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $190 a week and the median mortgage repayment $883 a month. Rent absorbs 15.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock recorded at the most recent Census consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright ownership matched the regional rate at 39.5%, with remaining properties carrying mortgages (25.3%) or being rented (35.2%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $883, considerably below the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $190 compared to $330 regionally. Relative to nationwide metrics, local mortgage payments sit substantially under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coonamble counted 934 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.8%, which includes 23.4% couples without children, 19.4% single parent families, and 19.0% couples with children. The remaining 36.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 32.3% and group households at 3.6%. The typical household size of 2.4 people aligns precisely with the Regional NSW norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Coonamble hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 561 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 802 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment figures highlight educational gaps, as tertiary degree holders represent 14.3% of the community, trailing well behind the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This dynamic underscores both a structural challenge and a clear focus area for future educational strategies. Bachelor degrees account for 10.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational education is well established, with 35.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (28.1%) and advanced diplomas (7.1%). Participation in study is substantial, with 32.0% of the local population actively engaged in structured education.
This proportion comprises 13.3% attending primary school, 9.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coonamble reaches 82 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure comprises 82 active transit points across the district, incorporating both train and bus options. These locations are connected by 13 distinct transit routes that deliver a combined 122 weekly scheduled services. Commuter access is rated as strong, with dwellings situated an average of 169 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential layout, outward journeys predominate, with private vehicle travel accounting for 92% of trips and walking representing 8%. Average vehicle availability stands at 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, while a modest 6.1% of workers operated from home according to 2021 Census data (reflecting potential pandemic influences).
Transit services provide an average of 17 departures each day across the complete route network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.0% of residents in Coonamble report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness indicate significant health vulnerabilities across the locality, with health conditions impacting younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is subdued, encompassing approximately 50% of the population (~1,392 people), below the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, affecting 11.4 and 9.2% of residents respectively, whereas 60.0% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts encounter notable challenges related to elevated chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.0% of the population (553 people), trailing the 23.3% proportion seen in Regional NSW.
Health measures among the elderly present distinct hurdles, aligning generally with broader national standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coonamble is largely Australian-born, at 95.8% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and Australian Aboriginal (26.3%). 26.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are comparatively subdued, with 83.6% of residents holding citizenship, 95.8% born in Australia, and 96.9% using only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 75.8% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry backgrounds recorded are Australian at 32.2%, Australian Aboriginal at 26.3% (substantially exceeding the regional proportion of 4.6%), and English at 22.7% (notably below the regional benchmark of 30.5%). Other cultural communities display distinct local representation, including Lebanese ancestry which accounts for 0.1% locally versus 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coonamble is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile leans younger, with August 2026 updates showing children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 36.7% of the community versus 29.3% across Regional NSW, while senior and retiree demographics (65+) account for 20.0% compared to 23.3% regionally. The median age is estimated at 37, decreasing from 38 at the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 recorded in the same Census. The most noticeable demographic movement since the Census occurred within the youth cohort, rising from 33.2% to an estimated 36.7%.
Projections through 2041 anticipate no significant growth across major age brackets, with youth cohorts and young to middle aged adults expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coonamble
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,666 at the 2021 Census → 2,765 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11044). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.