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Nymagee

NSW 2831 • New South Wales

96
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4277.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
OutbackRemoteHistoricMining Town
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About Nymagee

Nymagee is a remote outback village in the central-west of New South Wales, located 89 kilometres south of Cobar and approximately 618 kilometres north-west of Sydney. With a population of 96 at the 2021 Census spread across a vast 4,277 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the state. The village sits within the federal electorate of Parkes and the state electorate of Dubbo, in the heart of the western NSW plains.

Originally a thriving copper mining town that supported a population of over 2,200 at its peak, Nymagee declined sharply after the mine closed in 1917 and was nearly considered a ghost town by 1949. The area has strong links to Australian literary heritage — the famous sheep station 'The Overflow', immortalised in Banjo Paterson's poem 'Clancy of the Overflow', lies about 32 kilometres to the south-east. Today, the Nymagee Hotel remains the social heart of this tight-knit outback community, and the surrounding country supports cattle and sheep grazing.

Nymagee falls under postcode 2831 and is governed by the Cobar Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2831
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cobar
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.93°, 146.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4277.16 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2831

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2831 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,108
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$45,899

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2831; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
618 km
By Train
No train service available
By Car (Peak)
7 hr 30 min - 8 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 hr - 7 hr 30 min

🛣️ Remote outback location; Cobar (89 km north) is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tiny outback village with a pub and very few facilities; car essential for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
96
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
373.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
722.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
747.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
24.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
373.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cobar →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nymagee known for? +

Nymagee is best known for its copper mining history, having once supported a population of over 2,200 before the mine closed in 1917. The area is also linked to Banjo Paterson's famous poem 'Clancy of the Overflow' — the sheep station 'The Overflow' is located about 32 kilometres south-east of the village.

How far is Nymagee from the nearest major town? +

Nymagee is approximately 89 kilometres south of Cobar and 130 kilometres south-west of Nyngan. It is roughly 618 kilometres north-west of Sydney.

Does Nymagee have public transport? +

Nymagee has no public transport services. There is no rail or bus service to the village; a car is essential for all travel. Cobar, 89 kilometres to the north, is the nearest town with broader services.

What is the population of Nymagee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nymagee has a population of 96 residents. This is a fraction of its peak population of over 2,200 during the copper mining era in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Is Nymagee a good place to live? +

Nymagee offers an authentic outback lifestyle for those who value remoteness, open landscapes, and a tight-knit community. The historic Nymagee Hotel serves as the social hub. However, residents need to travel to Cobar or beyond for most services, making it best suited to those comfortable with isolation.

What is the postcode for Nymagee? +

The postcode for Nymagee is 2831.

Is Nymagee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nymagee is part of the Cobar 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.