Warrumbungle
NSW 2828 • New South Wales
About Warrumbungle
Warrumbungle is a remote rural locality in central-western New South Wales, sharing its name with the famous Warrumbungle National Park that dominates the area. Located within Warrumbungle Shire, the locality sits near the town of Coonabarabran and covers an expansive 183 square kilometres of volcanic mountain terrain. The area is sparsely populated — the 2021 Census recorded no permanent residents — functioning primarily as a reference name for the national park precinct. It lies within the federal electorate of Parkes and the state electorate of Barwon, deep in the state's inland pastoral region.
Warrumbungle National Park, which gives the locality its identity, is a spectacular landscape of ancient volcanic plugs, jagged peaks, and rich wildlife — the park earned the distinction of becoming Australia's first Dark Sky Park in 2016, making it a premier destination for astronomy and stargazing. Visitors come to hike the famous Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, observe kangaroos and wedge-tailed eagles, and camp beneath brilliantly clear outback skies. The nearby Siding Spring Observatory, housing one of Australia's largest optical telescopes, draws scientists and tourists alike. The park's visitor centre provides information and facilities for the many travellers who pass through this remarkable part of regional NSW.
Warrumbungle falls under postcode 2828 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.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2828
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2828 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2828; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Remote locality. Access via Newell Highway and John Renshaw Parkway.
Remote national park area — vehicle essential for all travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gulargambone Central School ICSEA 6936825 1205 14 Yalcogrin 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 Warrumbungle. 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)