Gollan
NSW 2820 • New South Wales
About Gollan
Gollan is a rural locality in the Central Western Slopes of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington within the Dubbo Regional Council area. Covering nearly 250 square kilometres of agricultural land, the area recorded a population of 109 residents in the 2021 Census, making it a sparsely populated farming district. The locality is characterised by rolling grazing country, mixed-use agriculture and dry eucalypt woodland, typical of the Central West plains.
The community at Gollan is deeply rooted in agriculture, with sheep, beef cattle and grain farming forming the backbone of local livelihoods. Residents rely on the nearby town of Wellington for schools, healthcare, retail and other essential services, which is accessible within a 30-minute drive. The locality lies within the federal electorate of Calare and reflects the broader rural character and strong community ties common to the Dubbo Regional Council area.
Gollan falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the Dubbo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2820
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2820, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2820; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest town is Wellington (~30 km). Dubbo (~75 km) provides the nearest regional services and airport. No public transport available.
A remote rural locality with no urban infrastructure or public transport. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mumbil Public School ICSEA 8076846 7436 Apsley Cres
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Stuart Town Public School ICSEA 7226846 8243 0474 930 223 Burrendong Way
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Percy Street
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15 Gipps Street
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Wellington High School ICSEA 7926845 2344 Whiteley St
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Wellington Public School ICSEA 81602 6845 4080 Percy St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Dubbo Local Government Area, which contains Gollan. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)