Eumungerie
NSW 2822 • New South Wales
About Eumungerie
Eumungerie is a small rural town in the central west of New South Wales, situated within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area, 37 kilometres north of the regional centre of Dubbo and 31 kilometres south of Gilgandra. The town sits adjacent to the Newell Highway — one of Australia's major inland freight corridors — in a broad agricultural landscape approximately 423 kilometres north-west of Sydney. With a 2021 Census population of 384 residents across a locality spanning around 350 square kilometres, Eumungerie is a sparsely settled farming community embedded in the flat plains of central western NSW.
The town's most recognisable landmark is the Drovers Dog Hotel, a classic country pub that embodies the pastoral spirit of the central west. Residents rely on Dubbo for shopping, healthcare, schooling, and a full range of services, accessible in approximately 35–40 minutes along the Newell Highway. Eumungerie suits those drawn to the wide open skies, agricultural lifestyle, and tight-knit community ties typical of small rural NSW towns, where the land and a self-sufficient way of life define everyday living.
Eumungerie falls under postcode 2822 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Newell Highway is the main artery; most residents' working lives centre on Dubbo (~35 min drive)
A car is essential for all daily needs; the small town has very limited local services and relies on Dubbo for most shopping and errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Eumungerie by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Eumungerie Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Eumungerie" under Suburb