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Napoleon Reef

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

130
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Napoleon Reef

Napoleon Reef is a small rural locality in the Bathurst Region of New South Wales, situated approximately 23 kilometres north-east of Bathurst and 194 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Perched at an elevation of around 877 metres in the Central Tablelands, it covers nearly 35 square kilometres while housing only 130 residents across 54 dwellings. The area falls under the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and reflects the elevated, open farming character typical of the tablelands plateau.

Napoleon Reef has a proud gold mining history — prospectors began working the area in late 1863, and by early 1865 black sand previously discarded as waste was found to contain both gold and silver. Today the locality is a quiet rural settlement, with residents travelling to Bathurst for shops, schools, hospitals, and services. The Central Tablelands landscape — marked by rolling paddocks, eucalypt woodland, and cool highland air — makes it appealing for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within a manageable distance of a regional city.

Napoleon Reef falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Bathurst 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
Bathurst
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.94 km²
Population Density
4 /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
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No scheduled services — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
194 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Bathurst Station then approx. 3h to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
2h 20min - 2h 45min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h - 2h 20min

🛣️ Bathurst is the main service hub (~25 km); access via local roads connecting to the Great Western Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; all daily needs require a drive to Bathurst

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
130
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Napoleon Reef known for? +

Napoleon Reef is known for its gold mining history, with prospecting beginning in late 1863. By 1865, previously discarded black sand was found to contain both gold and silver, adding to the area's mining heritage in the Central Tablelands.

How far is Napoleon Reef from Bathurst? +

Napoleon Reef is approximately 23 kilometres north-east of Bathurst, a drive of around 25–30 minutes via local roads. Sydney CBD is approximately 194 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Napoleon Reef have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Napoleon Reef. The nearest train station is Bathurst on the Main Western Line, approximately 25 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Napoleon Reef? +

Napoleon Reef had a population of 130 residents at the 2021 Census, occupying 54 dwellings across its 35 square kilometres in the Bathurst Region.

Is Napoleon Reef a good place to live? +

Napoleon Reef suits those drawn to a quiet rural lifestyle in the scenic Central Tablelands, with easy access to Bathurst for services. The elevated location offers cool highland conditions and the charm of a historically significant rural locality.

What is the postcode for Napoleon Reef? +

Napoleon Reef has the postcode 2795, the same postcode as Bathurst and many surrounding localities in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales.

Is Napoleon Reef a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Napoleon Reef is part of the Bathurst 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.