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NSW · Warrumbungle Shire Council
Mendooran, 2842
Est. population · Jun 2025
622
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.3%
Median age
45
Median income
$928/wk
Employment rate
41.9%
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mendooran is a quieter smaller community in Warrumbungle Shire Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mendooran snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
622
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#572
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
90th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
41st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
9th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 22.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6581st in Australia
- State rank
- 2093rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #572 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1012 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
622(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · -0.3% over 5 years · 41th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- -2
- Growth rank in NSW
- 41th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at -0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $928
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 65 of 306
- Median monthly mortgage
- $737
- Employment rate
- 41.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 229 / 0 / 0 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 84
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 135
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 18 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +13.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order8
- Domestic Violence Related Assault19
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment16
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences9
- Steal From Dwelling5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 889
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 9th
School list
- Mendooran Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 889 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 91 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Mendooran PreschoolNapier Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
103 public transport stops in this suburb
- Castlereagh Hwy At Brambil St
- Castlereagh Hwy At Wallaroo Rd
- Mendooran Coach Stop
- Mendooran RFB, Cobra St
- Napier St Before Cobra St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 31
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Dunedoo Multi-Purpose Service (38.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Mendooran Community Health CentreYes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 18
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 208 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 166 mm · ~21 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Supporting Development36-38 COBRA STREET MENDOORAN 2842Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure119 WALLAROO ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing43 COBRA STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)370 BENI ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Under Assessment
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Composting facilities and works360 BONA VISTA ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Under Assessment
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Community facility; InfrastructureDALGLISH STREET MENDOORAN 2842Withdrawn
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 RACECOURSE ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing3111 TOORAWEENAH ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Determined
June 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot2663 COBBORA ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 FARNELL STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing43 COBRA STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 PAMPOO STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Community facility50-60 BRAMBIL STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 NAPIER STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
July 2024
- Business premises; Hours of operation and trading94 BANDULLA STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Car park5 RACECOURSE ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Determined
2023· 1 proposal
April 2023
- Shed145 LAWNSIDE DRIVE MENDOORAN 2842Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Shed50 FARNELL STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
July 2022
- OtherDALGLISH STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
June 2022
- Other17 MANUSU DRIVE MENDOORAN 2842Determined
- Shed65 RACECOURSE ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Determined
May 2022
- Change of use94 BANDULLA STREET MENDOORAN 2842Determined
- Other600 BENI ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Withdrawn
April 2022
- Dwelling220 BILAMURRU ROAD MENDOORAN 2842Determined
2021· 1 proposal
October 2021
- Other129 LAWNSIDE DRIVE MENDOORAN 2842Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 52.0 km away).
Coalition 71.8%Labor 28.2%
8.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MendooranLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.6% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- GilgandraLabor 34.6% · Coalition 65.4% TPP (2025)37.7 km away
- BinnawayLabor 34.0% · Coalition 66.0% TPP (2025)40.3 km away
- DunedooLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)40.7 km away
- TooraweenahLabor 16.2% · Coalition 83.8% TPP (2025)41.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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