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Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW)

NSW 2380 • New South Wales

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW)

Milroy is a small rural locality in the Central Western region of New South Wales, situated approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Sydney near Coonabarabran. The locality covers around 8 square kilometres within the Mid-Western Regional Council area and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies on the western slopes of the Warrumbungle Range in a productive grazing and mixed-farming district.

Coonabarabran, approximately 25 kilometres to the north-west, provides essential services and is widely known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, owing to the nearby Siding Spring Observatory which hosts the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere. The area offers dramatic views of Warrumbungle National Park and its distinctive volcanic rock formations. A private vehicle is necessary as no public transport serves the locality.

Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW) falls under postcode 2380 and is governed by the Gunnedah Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gunnedah
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.05°, 150.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.04 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2380

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2380, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,227
Median 2023–24
$61,253
▲ 27.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2380; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach from Coonabarabran; approx. 6–7 hours to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Oxley Highway provides road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Coonabarabran.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Gunnedah Local Government Area, which contains Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
612.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.4%
Motor vehicle theft
492.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
552.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
1,194.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all 62 offence types for Gunnedah →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milroy NSW known for? +

Milroy is a quiet rural locality near Coonabarabran on the western slopes of the Warrumbungle Range, close to Siding Spring Observatory and the dramatic landscapes of Warrumbungle National Park.

How far is Milroy NSW from Sydney CBD? +

Milroy is approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Great Western Highway and Oxley Highway.

Does Milroy NSW have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Milroy. NSW TrainLink coach services operate from Coonabarabran (about 25 km away) to Sydney and other centres.

What is the population of Milroy NSW? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 61 residents in Milroy (Mid-Western Regional), a small rural locality in the Central Western region.

Is Milroy NSW a good place to live? +

Milroy suits those drawn to the rural character and dramatic scenery of the Warrumbungle Range, with Coonabarabran providing essential services and the Siding Spring astronomy precinct nearby.

What is the postcode for Milroy NSW? +

The postcode for Milroy (Mid-Western Regional), NSW is 2380.

Is Milroy a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Milroy is part of the Gunnedah 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 Milroy? +

Milroy had a population of 61 at the 2021 Census.