Tooloon
NSW 2829 • New South Wales
About Tooloon
Tooloon is a remote rural locality in the Orana region of central western New South Wales, located within the Coonamble Shire. Covering nearly 500 square kilometres with a population of just 34 people, Tooloon is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the state, characterised by vast dry plains, open scrub, and large pastoral properties. The locality is centred around the sheep and cattle grazing country for which the Orana region is renowned.
The lifestyle in Tooloon is quintessentially outback, with residents deeply connected to the land and to neighbouring communities across the region. Coonamble serves as the main service hub, providing schools, health services, and retail for residents of the surrounding localities. The sweeping vistas, abundant wildlife including kangaroos and emus, and the uninterrupted night skies make Tooloon appealing to those who seek an authentic and unhurried outback experience.
Tooloon falls under postcode 2829 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 Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2829
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2829, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2829; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Coonamble
🛣️ Entirely car dependent; some roads may be unsealed or flood-affected seasonally
No public transport or local services; a private vehicle is required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coonamble High School ICSEA 7336822 1522 15C Aberford St
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Coonamble Public School ICSEA 7016822 1966 Bertram Street
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Tooloon Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Coonamble Local Government Area, which contains Tooloon. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)