Molong, NSW 2866 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Molong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2866, home to 2,595 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 234 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,595
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,376 /week
- Median personal income
- $727 /week
- Median family income
- $1,832 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cabonne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Molong Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops
- St Joseph's Primary School, Edward St
- William St Before Bank St
- Mitchell Hwy Before Hill St
- Bank St Before Gidley St
- Davimac Lane At George St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 50.4% of the 1,265 resolvable premises in Molong. 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: 16.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 50.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 30.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 82 across postcode 2866 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 38% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 18 theft, 12 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Molong?
Molong (NSW 2866) had 2,595 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Cabonne local government area.
What is the median rent in Molong?
The median advertised rent in Molong is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Molong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Molong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Molong Central School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Molong?
Molong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Molong?
Across postcode 2866, 82 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (32), theft (18), other (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 Molong?
22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Molong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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