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Camboon

NSW 2849 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
26.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulCar-Dependent
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About Camboon

Camboon is a small rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional area of New South Wales, situated approximately 260 kilometres north-west of Sydney in the upper Hunter Valley hinterland. Covering around 26 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 58 residents. The area forms part of the grazing and mixed farming country of the Liverpool Plains foothills, with open pastoral landscapes and timbered ridges characteristic of the region.

Residents of Camboon rely on the nearby town of Dunedoo or Merriwa for essential services, shopping, and schooling. The locality is well placed for those who enjoy cattle grazing and the quiet outdoor lifestyle of inland NSW. There is no regular public transport, making a private vehicle essential. The surrounding region offers access to national parks, state forests, and the broader scenic landscapes of the Mid-Western tablelands.

Camboon falls under postcode 2849 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2849
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.71°, 150.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.22 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2849

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2849 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,688
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,460

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2849; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dunedoo (Coach stop)
20 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
Drive to Dunedoo; coach to Dubbo then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Castlereagh Highway provides main route towards Sydney via Mudgee

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local services; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Western Local Government Area, which contains Camboon. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
76.3 / 100k
2yr Down 60.8% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
145 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Western →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camboon known for? +

Camboon is a small pastoral locality in Mid-Western NSW, known for its grazing country, timbered ridges, and quiet rural lifestyle in the upper Hunter Valley hinterland.

How far is Camboon from Sydney? +

Camboon is approximately 260 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via Mudgee or the Castlereagh Highway.

Does Camboon have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Camboon. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Dunedoo the nearest town approximately 20 kilometres away.

What is the population of Camboon? +

According to the 2021 Census, Camboon has a population of approximately 58 residents in this small rural Mid-Western locality.

Is Camboon a good place to live? +

Camboon suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the tablelands of Mid-Western NSW, particularly those involved in grazing or who appreciate the peaceful inland landscape.

What is the postcode for Camboon? +

The postcode for Camboon is 2849, covering this rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional area of New South Wales.

Is Camboon a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Camboon is part of the Mid-Western LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.