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Comobella

NSW 2820 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
117.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFamily-Friendly

About Comobella

Comobella is a small rural locality in the Wellington–Dubbo district of central-western New South Wales, situated in the Calare federal electorate approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Wellington and 55 kilometres south-west of Dubbo on the rolling plains west of the Warrumbungle Ranges foothills. The locality covers 117.4 square kilometres of productive mixed farming land and recorded a population of 65 at the 2021 census, reflecting a sparse agricultural community on the western slopes and plains. Comobella sits within the transitional zone between the wheat and sheep country of the central western plains and the more marginal dryland farming areas further west, on soils that support wheat, canola, sheep and beef cattle enterprises. The Macquarie River system's upper tributaries drain parts of the locality.

Comobella's farming community values the productive land, wide open skies and strong rural traditions of the central western plains, with Wellington (30 km south-east) providing the nearest service hub for the district. Wellington offers the Wellington Caves — a spectacular limestone cave system and major geological attraction — along with supermarkets, schools, the Wellington Hospital and the Dubbo-Wellington coach connection. Dubbo (55 km north-east) is the regional capital of the Central West, offering Charles Sturt University, a regional airport, the Western Plains Zoo and full urban services including NSW TrainLink connections to Sydney. The locality's central western character — productive farmland, reliable rainfall and a strong agricultural community — makes it a solid farming area appreciated for its stability and accessibility.

Comobella falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.55°, 148.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
117.37 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dubbo
55 km
NSW TrainLink Inland – services to Sydney Central ~5 hrs

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Wellington / Dubbo ~35 min to Wellington, ~1 hr to Dubbo

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
~6 hrs (drive ~55 km to Dubbo, then NSW TrainLink Inland to Central)
By Bus
NSW TrainLink coach via Wellington to Dubbo, then train
By Car (Peak)
~4 hrs to Sydney via Mitchell and Great Western Highways
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hr 45 min

🛣️ Wellington (~30 km south-east) is the local service hub. Dubbo (~55 km north-east) is the regional centre with TrainLink connections, zoo and airport. Daily commuting is impractical; residents are locally employed.

Walkability Car Dependent

Comobella is a dispersed farming locality with no local shops or services. A private vehicle is essential. Wellington provides the nearest town services approximately 35 minutes away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 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 Comobella known for? +

Comobella's farming community values the productive land, wide open skies and strong rural traditions of the central western plains, with Wellington (30 km south-east) providing the nearest service hub for the district.

How far is Comobella from Sydney CBD? +

Comobella is approximately 370 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~4 hrs to Sydney via Mitchell and Great Western Highways in peak hour and ~3 hr 45 min off-peak.

Does Comobella have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Dubbo (55 km away, approximately null walk) on the NSW TrainLink Inland – services to Sydney Central ~5 hrs. Bus services include NSW TrainLink coach, running to Wellington / Dubbo in approximately ~35 min to Wellington, ~1 hr to Dubbo.

What is the population of Comobella? +

According to the 2021 Census, Comobella has a very small population of approximately 65 residents, making it one of the smallest localities in the region.

Is Comobella a good place to live? +

Comobella is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. Wellington offers the Wellington Caves — a spectacular limestone cave system and major geological attraction — along with supermarkets, schools, the Wellington Hospital and the Dubbo-Wellington coach connection.

What is the postcode for Comobella? +

The postcode for Comobella is 2820. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).