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Elong Elong

NSW 2831 • New South Wales

142
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
221.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemotePeaceful
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About Elong Elong

Elong Elong is a small rural locality on the Golden Highway in central-western New South Wales, situated roughly halfway between Dubbo and Dunedoo within the Dubbo Regional Council area. With a population of 142 spread across approximately 222 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming community typical of the Central West. The locality sits along the Talbragar River corridor and has a modest cluster of buildings including a grain silo that marks its presence along the highway.

Life in Elong Elong centres on broad-acre farming, with wheat, sheep, and cattle enterprises dominating the landscape. The locality is served by the Dubbo to Binnaway rail line and lies between the small communities of Ballimore and Cobbora. The nearest major centre is Dubbo, approximately 50 kilometres to the south-east, which provides all essential services including hospitals, schools, and retail. Elong Elong appeals to those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle in the heart of the New South Wales wheatbelt.

Elong Elong falls under postcode 2831 and is governed by the Warrumbungle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2831
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Warrumbungle
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.93°, 146.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
221.64 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Elong Elong for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$465K
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2831

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2831 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,108
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$45,899

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2831; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Dubbo Approx. 50 min

Commute to Dubbo CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
No passenger train service
By Car (Peak)
40-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Via Golden Highway to Dubbo; Sydney is approximately 4.5 hours drive

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily needs require driving; the nearest shops, schools, and services are in Dubbo, roughly 50km away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
142
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
497.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
205.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
692.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
205.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Warrumbungle →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elong Elong known for? +

Elong Elong is known as a quiet rural farming locality on the Golden Highway in the NSW Central West, characterised by broad-acre wheat and sheep properties and grain silos. It sits midway between Dubbo and Dunedoo in the heart of the NSW agricultural belt.

How far is Elong Elong from Dubbo? +

Elong Elong is approximately 50 kilometres north-west of Dubbo, typically a 40–55 minute drive via the Golden Highway. Dubbo is the nearest major service centre for the area.

Does Elong Elong have public transport? +

Elong Elong has very limited public transport. While a freight rail line passes through, there are no passenger train services. Access to Dubbo requires a private vehicle or infrequent regional coach services.

What is the population of Elong Elong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Elong Elong has a population of 142 residents spread across a large area of approximately 222 square kilometres, reflecting its sparse rural character.

Is Elong Elong a good place to live? +

Elong Elong suits those who are drawn to wide-open farming country and a deeply rural lifestyle. It is ideal for farming families and those seeking affordable rural land, but requires self-sufficiency as services are very limited and Dubbo is the nearest major town.

What is the postcode for Elong Elong? +

The postcode for Elong Elong, NSW is 2831, which is shared with the regional city of Dubbo.

What is the median house price in Elong Elong? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $465,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Elong Elong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Elong Elong is part of the Warrumbungle 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.