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Quambone

NSW 2831 • New South Wales

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1197.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackRemoteAgricultural
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About Quambone

Quambone is a small rural locality in the Coonamble Shire of north-western New South Wales, situated approximately 591 kilometres north-west of Sydney and 56 kilometres west of Coonamble. The locality encompasses a very large area of around 1,198 square kilometres of flat, semi-arid plains country in the Orana region. The name derives from a Ngiyampaa word, kuwaympuyan, meaning "having blood", reflecting the deep Aboriginal heritage of this remote part of New South Wales.

Quambone serves as the gateway to the Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve, a nationally significant wetland system and important habitat for migratory waterbirds. The locality has a small community hub with a hotel/motel, general store, swimming pool, and public school, and is famously home to what has been called the smallest library in New South Wales. The nearest major centre is Coonamble (56 km east), which provides broader services, while Dubbo (217 km south-east) is the regional hub for this part of the state.

Quambone falls under postcode 2831 and is governed by the Coonamble 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
Coonamble
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.93°, 146.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1197.76 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 regular bus service — Coonamble for regional connections Car required (~45 min to Coonamble)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
591 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Dubbo (217 km) for NSW TrainLink services (~7.5 hrs to Sydney)
By Car (Peak)
6–6.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hrs

🛣️ Access via Mitchell Highway through Dubbo; extremely remote, car absolutely essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Very limited local amenities; a car is required for almost everything beyond the general store and hotel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
594.2 / 100k
2yr Down 58.9% 10yr Down 15.9%
Motor vehicle theft
568.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
1,343.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
465 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Coonamble →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quambone known for? +

Quambone is best known as the gateway to the Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve, one of Australia's most significant inland wetland systems and a haven for migratory waterbirds. The locality is also noted for having what is reportedly the smallest library in New South Wales, operated by Coonamble Shire Council.

How far is Quambone from Sydney? +

Quambone is approximately 591 kilometres north-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 6 hour drive via the Great Western Highway and Mitchell Highway through Dubbo and Coonamble.

Does Quambone have public transport? +

Quambone has no public transport services. The nearest town with regional bus connections is Coonamble (56 km east), and the nearest train station is at Dubbo (217 km south-east). A car is essential for living in or visiting Quambone.

What is the population of Quambone? +

Quambone has a small population of approximately 128 residents according to the 2021 Census, spread across a very large locality covering nearly 1,200 square kilometres in the Coonamble Shire.

Is Quambone a good place to live? +

Quambone suits people seeking a deeply rural and remote lifestyle in north-western NSW, with a tight-knit community, access to the remarkable Macquarie Marshes, and the authentic character of outback New South Wales. It is best suited to those who are self-sufficient, connected to the land, and value vast open spaces over urban conveniences.

What is the postcode for Quambone? +

The postcode for Quambone, NSW is 2831.

Is Quambone a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Quambone is part of the Coonamble 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.