Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW)

NSW 2380 • New South Wales

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.04 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.05°, 150.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.04 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 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
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Census 2021
61
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.