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Combaning

NSW 2666 • New South Wales

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
171.85 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable

About Combaning

Combaning is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated approximately 13 kilometres east of Temora within the Temora Shire. Covering around 172 square kilometres of productive agricultural land, the locality lies at the heart of the rich southern wheat and sheep belt. With a population of just 100 at the 2021 Census, Combaning is a quiet farming community where the postcode median taxable income is approximately $38,719.

The surrounding countryside is devoted to broadacre cropping — primarily wheat, canola and barley — alongside sheep and cattle grazing, reflecting the Riverina's long pastoral heritage on Wiradjuri Country. Residents rely on nearby Temora for schools, shops, medical services and community facilities, including the well-known Temora Aviation Museum and its collection of warbirds. The area offers a typically peaceful rural lifestyle with wide open spaces, clear skies and a strong sense of country community.

Combaning falls under postcode 2666 and is governed by Temora Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2666
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Temora Shire
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.49°, 147.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
171.85 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Cootamundra / Sydney (via connection) ~1 hr to Cootamundra

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
420 km
By Train
No direct train service; NSW TrainLink coach from Temora connects to rail at Cootamundra
By Car (Peak)
5 hr - 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 30 min - 5 hr

🛣️ Access via Burley Griffin Way and Hume Highway; Temora (13 km west) is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Combaning is a dispersed farming locality with no shops or services; a car is essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
149.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
83 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
232.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
16.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Temora Shire →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
100
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Combaning known for? +

Combaning is a small farming locality known for its productive broadacre cropping and grazing land in the heart of the Riverina's wheat and sheep belt. It sits near Temora, which is famous for its Aviation Museum and warbird displays.

How far is Combaning from Sydney CBD? +

Combaning is approximately 420 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 5 hour drive via the Hume Highway and Burley Griffin Way through Yass and Harden.

Does Combaning have public transport? +

Combaning has no public transport services. The nearest NSW TrainLink coach stop is in Temora, about 13 kilometres to the west. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Combaning? +

According to the 2021 Census, Combaning has a population of 100 people, spread across a large rural area of approximately 172 square kilometres.

Is Combaning a good place to live? +

Combaning suits those who value a quiet, spacious rural lifestyle in the productive farming country of the Riverina. While there are no local shops or services, the nearby town of Temora (13 km) provides schools, supermarkets, medical facilities and a vibrant community with events and cultural attractions.

What is the postcode for Combaning? +

The postcode for Combaning, New South Wales is 2666.

Is Combaning a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Combaning is part of the Temora Shire 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.