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Kickabil

NSW 2830 • New South Wales

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
303.47 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgricultural
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About Kickabil

Kickabil is a remote rural locality in the Central Western Slopes region of New South Wales, covering more than 303 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating farmland north of Dubbo. Sitting within postcode 2830 associated with Dubbo, the area supports large-scale cropping, sheep, and cattle enterprises across its expansive plains. With a population of approximately 67 residents, Kickabil is a sparsely settled locality typical of the wide grazing lands that define this part of central-western New South Wales.

The city of Dubbo, the major regional centre of central-western NSW, lies approximately 60 to 80 kilometres to the south and provides all essential services including hospitals, schools, universities, a regional airport, and a wide range of retail and commercial facilities. Kickabil residents are connected to the broader Orana region, an area characterised by vast wheat and canola fields, rich pastoral runs, and clear outback skies. The locality suits those committed to broad-acre farming or rural lifestyle properties in the heart of regional New South Wales.

Kickabil falls under postcode 2830 and is governed by the Gilgandra 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
2830
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gilgandra
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.24°, 148.66°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
303.47 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2830

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2830, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,674
Median 2023–24
$60,715
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,817

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2830; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dubbo
70 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Dubbo N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Dubbo station, then approx. 6 hr by NSW TrainLink
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min - 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr - 4 hr 30 min

🛣️ Dubbo Airport offers regular flights to Sydney; Mitchell Highway is the main north-south corridor

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote, flat rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for every errand, with Dubbo the nearest major centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
371.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
394.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
348.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
418.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Gilgandra →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kickabil known for? +

Kickabil is a vast agricultural locality in the Central Western Slopes of NSW, known for broad-acre wheat, canola, sheep, and cattle farming across its expansive plains north of Dubbo.

How far is Kickabil from Dubbo? +

Kickabil is approximately 60-80 kilometres north of Dubbo, the main service centre for central-western NSW, making it roughly a 50-70 minute drive.

Does Kickabil have public transport? +

Kickabil has no public transport. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with Dubbo providing the nearest rail and air connections.

What is the population of Kickabil? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 67 residents in Kickabil, consistent with its character as one of the most sparsely settled rural localities in the Orana region.

Is Kickabil a good place to live? +

Kickabil is suited to those engaged in broad-acre farming or seeking a very remote rural lifestyle, with Dubbo's full range of regional services accessible by car within an hour.

What is the postcode for Kickabil? +

The postcode for Kickabil, NSW is 2830.

Is Kickabil a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kickabil is part of the Gilgandra 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.