Coonabarabran, NSW 2357 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coonabarabran is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2357, home to 3,477 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 349 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,477
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,154 /week
- Median personal income
- $594 /week
- Median family income
- $1,423 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Warrumbungle Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Coonabarabran Public School
- Coonabarabran High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 57 bus stops
- 28 Dalgarno St
- Dalgarno St After Robertson St
- Dalgarno St After John St
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School, Namoi St
- Ann St At Jubilee St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.7% of the 1,711 resolvable premises in Coonabarabran. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 23.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 419 across postcode 2357 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 152 violent offences, 94 theft, 87 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coonabarabran?
Coonabarabran (NSW 2357) had 3,477 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Coonabarabran?
The median advertised rent in Coonabarabran is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coonabarabran?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Coonabarabran covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coonabarabran Public School (1.2 km), Coonabarabran High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coonabarabran?
Coonabarabran is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coonabarabran?
Across postcode 2357, 419 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (152), theft (94), other (87). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Coonabarabran?
57 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coonabarabran centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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