Moombooldool
NSW 2665 • New South Wales
About Moombooldool
Moombooldool is a tiny rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 50 kilometres north of Narrandera within postcode 2665. The locality covers a substantial 128 square kilometres of flat agricultural land, yet had a population of only 26 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its character as a farming hinterland rather than a residential community. The name is of Aboriginal origin and the area has a long history of pastoral and cropping activity. It sits within the Bland Shire and Narrandera Shire boundary region.
The local economy revolves around dryland farming — primarily wheat, sheep, and cattle — typical of the broader Bland and Narrandera Shires. Residents enjoy an extremely quiet and self-sufficient lifestyle, with Narrandera being the nearest town for groceries, schools, and basic services. Griffith, approximately 80 kilometres to the south-west, serves as the regional centre for medical and commercial needs. There is no public transport of any kind; a car is essential, and the Sturt Highway provides the main road link to regional centres.
Moombooldool falls under postcode 2665 and is governed by the Coolamon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2665
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2665 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 2665; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Narrandera
🛣️ Griffith (~80 km) is the nearest regional centre. Sydney is approximately 6 hours by car. Car is the only practical transport option.
Moombooldool is a remote agricultural locality with no walkable amenities, footpaths, or public transport. Private vehicle is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ardlethan Central School ICSEA 8676978 2046 Mithul St
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Ariah Park Central School ICSEA 9476974 1105 1 Harrison St
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Barellan Central School ICSEA 8946963 9202 Boree St
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Welman St
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Binya Public School ICSEA 10086968 3221 16 Stephensons Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Coolamon Local Government Area, which contains Moombooldool. 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)
