Mollyan
NSW 2842 • New South Wales
About Mollyan
Mollyan is a large 244 square kilometre locality located in New South Wales approximately 45 kilometres from Coonabarabran and around 370 kilometres from Sydney. With a population of just 48 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Mollyan is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
The surrounding New South Wales countryside offers the quiet rhythms of rural life, with residents relying on Coonabarabran for shopping, schools, medical services, and community facilities. Like many small localities across regional New South Wales, Mollyan is part of a broader agricultural community where farming families have worked the land for generations. Those drawn to Mollyan value the open space, privacy, and connection to the land that rural living provides.
Mollyan falls under postcode 2842 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Coonabarabran Approx 33 min by car
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Coonabarabran approximately 45 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mendooran Central School ICSEA 8891149 MENDOORAN CENTRAL SCHOOL 51 BRAMBIL STREET