Coonamble, NSW 2829 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coonamble is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2829, home to 2,666 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Coonamble local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 442 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,666
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,206 /week
- Median personal income
- $641 /week
- Median family income
- $1,460 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coonamble
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $190 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $883
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Coonamble High School
- Coonamble Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 44 bus stops
- Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St
- Castlereagh St At Namoi St
- Naomi St After Aberford St
- Aberford St Opp Coonamble High School
- Coonamble High School, Aberford St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 74.9% of the 1,543 resolvable premises in Coonamble. 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: 21.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 74.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 528 across postcode 2829 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 186 violent offences, 78 theft, 75 other offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coonamble?
Coonamble (NSW 2829) had 2,666 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Coonamble local government area.
What is the median rent in Coonamble?
The median advertised rent in Coonamble is $190/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coonamble?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Coonamble covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coonamble High School (0.3 km), Coonamble Public School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coonamble?
Coonamble is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (74.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coonamble?
Across postcode 2829, 528 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (186), theft (78), other (75). 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 Coonamble?
44 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coonamble centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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