Canonba
NSW 2825 • New South Wales
About Canonba
Canonba is a remote rural locality in the Parkes electorate of central New South Wales, situated approximately 650 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Covering a vast 705 square kilometres, it is sparsely populated with just 29 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, making it one of the smallest communities by population in the region. The area is characterised by flat to gently undulating grazing country, typical of the central-western plains of New South Wales. Sheep and cattle farming are the primary land uses across this expansive locality.
Life in Canonba revolves around the rhythms of rural farming, with tight-knit connections among the handful of families who call the area home. The locality falls within the Barwon state electorate and federal Parkes electorate, reflecting its deep rural identity. Services are minimal and residents typically travel to nearby towns for shopping, schooling, and healthcare. For those seeking wide open spaces and the quiet of outback NSW, Canonba offers an authentic pastoral experience far from urban bustle.
Canonba falls under postcode 2825 and is governed by the Bogan Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2825
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2825, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2825; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest major service town is Nyngan (~80 km)
Isolated rural locality; private vehicle essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nyngan High School ICSEA 8456832 1004 19-37 Cobar Street
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Nyngan Public School ICSEA 7656832 1605 60 Cathundril St
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23 Terangion Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bogan Local Government Area, which contains Canonba. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)