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Mandagery

NSW 2870 • New South Wales

82
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
208.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Mandagery

Mandagery is a rural locality in the Central Western Tablelands of New South Wales, located approximately 30 kilometres north of Parkes and 60 kilometres southeast of Narromine. The locality spans over 208 square kilometres of rolling agricultural land and is home to around 82 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern typical of the region's farming districts. It lies within the Parkes Shire Council area and takes its name from Mandagery Creek, which flows through the district. The landscape is predominantly cleared farmland with remnant native vegetation along creek lines and roadsides.

The local economy is driven by mixed farming, including sheep, cattle, and cereal crops — the agricultural backbone of Central Western NSW. Mandagery residents travel to Parkes for shopping, schooling, medical services, and community activities, making the Parkes-Forbes corridor the main service hub for the district. The area is a quiet, tightly-knit rural community where farming families have often worked the same land across multiple generations. Its peaceful character and affordable rural properties attract those seeking a genuine country lifestyle within a few hours' drive of the Blue Mountains and Sydney.

Mandagery falls under postcode 2870 and is governed by the Cabonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2870
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cabonne
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.04°, 148.17°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
208.39 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2870

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2870, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,063
Median 2023–24
$57,204
▲ 26.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,267

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2870; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Parkes Station
30 km
N/A (drive)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
Drive to Parkes, then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs 45 min

🛣️ NSW TrainLink XPT and coach services operate from Parkes to Sydney Central

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural locality; private vehicle essential for all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
82
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
93.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
158.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
122.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
57.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cabonne →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mandagery located? +

Mandagery is a rural locality approximately 30 kilometres north of Parkes in Central Western New South Wales, within the Parkes Shire Council area.

What is Mandagery known for? +

Mandagery is a mixed farming district, with properties producing sheep, cattle, and cereal crops. It takes its name from Mandagery Creek, which flows through the locality.

Is there public transport near Mandagery? +

There is no public transport in Mandagery itself. The nearest rail connection is Parkes Station (about 30 km away), served by NSW TrainLink services to Sydney.

What services are available near Mandagery? +

Parkes, approximately 30 km to the south, is the main service centre for Mandagery residents, offering supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and community facilities.

Is Mandagery a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mandagery is part of the Cabonne 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.

What is the population of Mandagery? +

Mandagery had a population of 82 at the 2021 Census.