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 Warrumbungle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2842
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2842 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2842; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
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
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Warrumbungle Local Government Area, which contains Mollyan. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)