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Clandulla

NSW 2848 • New South Wales

186
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
71.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet
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About Clandulla

Clandulla is a rural locality within the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated in the Central Tablelands approximately 8 kilometres south-west of Kandos and around 50 kilometres south-east of Mudgee. Covering 71.4 square kilometres of undulating tablelands countryside, the locality has a population of around 186 residents and a below-average median income reflecting its remote, agricultural character. Clandulla forms part of the historic pastoral and rural landscape of the Mudgee–Rylstone district in central-western NSW.

The Clandulla district sits near the twin towns of Kandos and Rylstone, historically connected to the cement industry and farming in this part of the Central Tablelands. The region offers scenic tablelands landscapes and is within reasonable reach of the Mudgee wine country to the north-west — one of NSW's most celebrated wine regions. Kandos and Rylstone provide day-to-day necessities, while Mudgee offers a broader range of services, dining, and health facilities. Clandulla appeals to those seeking quiet acreage living in a spacious, unhurried corner of regional New South Wales.

Clandulla falls under postcode 2848 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 Bathurst electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2848
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Bathurst
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.90°, 149.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.44 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2848

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2848, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,290
Median 2023–24
$41,901
▲ 15.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,294

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2848; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Very limited rural bus services — Kandos / Rylstone Approx. 10–20 min to Kandos

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Lithgow (~100 km), then NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line to Sydney Central (~2 hrs 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs – 3 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 45 min – 3 hrs

🛣️ A road via Rylstone–Mudgee or via Lithgow is the main connection; Mudgee is approximately 50 km north-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Clandulla is a remote rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Kandos the closest town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Kandos High School ICSEA 902
    6379 4103 Fleming St
    GovernmentSecondaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Kandos Public School ICSEA 837
    02 6379 4201 23-37 Dangar Street
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
186
▲ 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 Clandulla. 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 Clandulla known for? +

Clandulla is a quiet rural locality in NSW's Central Tablelands, set in the Mudgee–Rylstone district known for its pastoral heritage and proximity to the Mudgee wine region. The area forms part of the scenic tablelands countryside between the Blue Mountains and Mudgee.

How far is Clandulla from Sydney? +

Clandulla is approximately 230 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 2 hrs 45 min to 3.5 hour drive depending on the route taken via Lithgow or the Great Western Highway.

Does Clandulla have public transport? +

Clandulla has no meaningful public transport service. There is no passenger rail to Kandos, Rylstone, or Mudgee; the nearest rail connection is at Lithgow, approximately 100 kilometres to the south-east. A car is essential for living in Clandulla.

What is the population of Clandulla? +

According to the 2021 Census, Clandulla has a population of 186 residents spread across 71.4 square kilometres of rural tablelands country within the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales.

Is Clandulla a good place to live? +

Clandulla suits those looking for spacious acreage living in the Central Tablelands, with nearby Kandos and Rylstone offering basic services and the Mudgee wine region just 50 kilometres away. It offers a genuinely rural, low-key lifestyle in a beautiful part of regional NSW.

What is the postcode for Clandulla? +

Clandulla, New South Wales has the postcode 2848.

Is Clandulla a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Clandulla 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.