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Mount David

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
64.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgricultural
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About Mount David

Mount David is a tiny rural locality in the Oberon Council area of New South Wales, situated in the Central Tablelands region approximately 50 kilometres south-east of Bathurst and 180 kilometres west of Sydney. Set at an elevation of around 1,000 metres on the cold, windswept Central Tablelands plateau, the locality encompasses sheep and cattle grazing properties amid rolling hills, pine plantations and eucalypt woodland. With fewer than 50 residents, it is one of the smallest localities in the Central West region.

Mount David's landscape is defined by the high-altitude character typical of the Oberon district — cold winters, reliable rainfall, and open pastoral country punctuated by stands of exotic and native timber. There are no services, schools or shops within the locality itself; residents travel to Oberon town (approximately 20–30 kilometres away) for groceries, schools and medical care, or to Bathurst for a wider range of services. The area attracts those who value the solitude of a working farm lifestyle at altitude, with access to the region's forests and the nearby Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

Mount David falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Oberon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Oberon
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.31 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bathurst Station
50 km
N/A (drive)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Drive to Bathurst Station (~50 km), then train to Sydney Central ~3 hr
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hr

🛣️ Oberon town (~20-30 km) is the nearest service centre. Bathurst (~50 km north) offers hospitals, high schools and regional retail.

Walkability Car Dependent

A remote rural locality with no infrastructure for pedestrians. All daily needs require a vehicle, with Oberon being the closest service town.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Oberon Local Government Area, which contains Mount David. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
71.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
71.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
232 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
35.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Oberon →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount David NSW? +

Mount David is a small rural locality in the Oberon Council area of central-west New South Wales, approximately 50 km from Bathurst and 180 km west of Sydney on the Central Tablelands.

What LGA is Mount David NSW in? +

Mount David is within the Oberon Council local government area.

What is the nearest town to Mount David NSW? +

Oberon is the nearest town, approximately 20–30 kilometres away, offering a supermarket, schools, medical services and general amenities.

What is the climate like in Mount David NSW? +

Mount David sits at around 1,000 metres elevation on the Central Tablelands, giving it cold winters with occasional snowfall, cool summers and reliable rainfall typical of the Oberon district.

Is Mount David a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount David is part of the Oberon 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 Mount David? +

Mount David had a population of 51 at the 2021 Census.