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Neilrex

NSW 2831 • New South Wales

81
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
164.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutbackPeaceful

About Neilrex

Neilrex is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Warrumbungle Shire of north-western New South Wales, located centrally between the townships of Mendooran (approximately 40 kilometres south) and Binnaway (approximately 27 kilometres west). With a 2021 Census population of 81 residents spread across roughly 165 square kilometres of gently undulating open grazing country and timbered sandstone outcrops, Neilrex is one of the more remote localities in the region. The locality shares postcode 2831 with the larger service centre of Coonabarabran.

Neilrex has a quiet agricultural character shaped by mixed farming, with wheat growing, grazing, and sheep enterprises dominating the landscape. The locality has a notable rural heritage; a railway station once operated on the Gwabegar Line between 1917 and 1974, and grain silos and a former rail siding remain as reminders of the area's role in the regional wheat trade. The old hall, church, and clay tennis courts that still dot the locality hint at a once more active community life, and the book Around the Black Stump by Roy Cameron records local history. Mendooran and Binnaway provide the nearest schools, shops, and services for Neilrex residents.

Neilrex falls under postcode 2831 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2831
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.93°, 146.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
164.89 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest coach/rail connection at Coonabarabran (~60 km north-east)
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min – 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr – 4 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car is the only practical transport option. Mendooran (~40 km south) and Binnaway (~27 km west) are the nearest service towns.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Neilrex has no shops or services within the locality; a car is essential to reach Mendooran or Binnaway for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
81
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neilrex known for? +

Neilrex is known as a mixed farming and grazing locality in the Warrumbungle Shire, with historic grain silos remaining from when the Gwabegar railway line served the area between 1917 and 1974. The old hall, church, and tennis courts reflect a once-larger farming community, and the local history is documented in Roy Cameron's book Around the Black Stump.

How far is Neilrex from Sydney? +

Neilrex is approximately 430 kilometres north-west of Sydney, a drive of around 4.5 to 5 hours via the Great Western Highway and inland roads through Dubbo and Mendooran.

Does Neilrex have public transport? +

Neilrex has no public transport services. The Gwabegar railway line that once served the locality closed in 2005, and there are no bus routes to the area. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Neilrex? +

According to the 2021 Census, Neilrex had a population of 81 residents across approximately 165 square kilometres of open agricultural land in Warrumbungle Shire.

Is Neilrex a good place to live? +

Neilrex suits those who value a very quiet, isolated rural lifestyle surrounded by farmland and open country. All services including shops, schools, and medical facilities are found in nearby Mendooran (40 km south) or Binnaway (27 km west), so a car is indispensable.

What is the postcode for Neilrex? +

The postcode for Neilrex is 2831, which it shares with Coonabarabran and other Warrumbungle Shire localities.