Mendooran, NSW 2842 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mendooran is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2842, home to 626 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gilgandra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 315 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $928 /week
- Median personal income
- $489 /week
- Median family income
- $1,284 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $205 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $737
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Mendooran Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Castlereagh Hwy At Brambil St
- Mendooran RFB, Cobra St
- Bandulla St Before Pampoo St
- Cobra St After Pampoo St
- Bandulla St After Yalcogran St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 98.6% of the 70 resolvable premises in Mendooran. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 1.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 98.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 82 across postcode 2842 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 violent offences, 18 other offences, 12 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mendooran?
Mendooran (NSW 2842) had 626 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Mendooran?
The median advertised rent in Mendooran is $205/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mendooran?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mendooran covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mendooran Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mendooran?
Mendooran is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mendooran?
Across postcode 2842, 82 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (39), other (18), theft (12). 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 Mendooran?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mendooran centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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