Median house price
$550k
+3.8% change
NSW · Cabonne Council
Molong, 2866
Population
2,595
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,376/wk
Employment rate
56.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$550,000
Languages at home
1.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
Molong is a regional mid-sized suburb in Cabonne Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. The local market is more attainable than many surrounding suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability rates good overall, led by housing affordability, while schools and education land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Molong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$400/wk
Population (Census)
2,595
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
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
#10
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
35th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
37th
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
- 64.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 588th in Australia
- State rank
- 151st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #10 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #21 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $435
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $550,000
- Median price change
- +3.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Population growth
+0.7% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 57th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,595
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,376
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 109 of 1,076
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 814 / 27 / 26 (+ 98 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 69
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 96 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -40.4%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault14
- Fraud13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault5
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 973.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 37th
School list
- Molong Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 917 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 394 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School MolongPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1030 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.6 km awayView 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
Public transport
142 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1053 Euchareena Rd
- 1321 Peabody Rd
- 34 Peabody Rd
- Euchareena Rd At Molong Euchareena Rd
- Mitchell Hwy After Yuranigh Rd
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
112 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 libraries · 4 places of worship · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 142 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 82/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.31
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.85
Food & drink(6)
- Lime and Stone - CafeCafe
26 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Flower RoomCafe
91 Bank Street, Molong
- SippinFast food
Unit 1 7 Bank Street, Molong
- Wing HangFast food
- Freemasons HotelPub
1 Bank Street, Molong
- Telegraph HotelPub
53 Bank Street, Molong
Shopping(3)
- Convenience store
- Ahmedis IGASupermarket
27-33 Bank Street, Molong
Community(5)
- Cabonne Community CentreCommunity centre
- Molong LibraryLibrary
- Molong Central SchoolSchool
Molong
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
- Cabonne CouncilTownhall
Health & services(4)
- Bank Street DentalDentist
93 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Multi-Purpose ServiceHospital
122-140 King Street
- The Molong PharmacyPharmacy
43-45 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
89 Bank Street, Molong
Sport & outdoors(14)
- Downtown FitnessGym
- Adams CornerPark
- Allan McMahon Memorial ParkPark
- Dr Ross Memorial Recreation GroundPark
- Hunter Caldwell ParkPark
- Park
- Pillans ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Village Green MolongPark
- Playground
- Molong Hockey FieldSports centre
- Molong Bowling ClubSports field
- Sports field
- Cabonne Council Molong Bicentennial PoolSwimming pool
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(51)
- Grazetech / Emerge /Agrarian
67 Bank Street, Molong
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Bbq
- Glenroi Car SalesCar
Watson Street, Molong
- Molong Tyre and MechanicalCar repair
7 Watson Street, Molong
- Molong Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Cabonne CarpetsCarpet
47 Bank Street, Molong
- VinniesCharity
- Gezelleg MolongClothes
- Lime and Stone - FashionClothes
26 Bank Street, Molong
- The Woolshed Store MolongClothes
- Molong StoresFashion Accessories
40 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Fire StationFire station
- Molong Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
William Street, Molong
- Molong Flower RoomFlorist
91 Bank Street, Molong
- BoofulGift
9 Bank Street, Molong
- Lime and Stone - GiftsGift
26 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Flower RoomGift
91 Bank Street, Molong
- SonaGuest House
68 Bank Street, Molong
- Bella Hair StudioHairdresser
23 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Hardware Timber & Plumbing SuppliesHardware
- Telegraph HotelHotel
53 Bank Street, Molong
- Lime and Stone - HomewaresHouseware
26 Bank Street, Molong
- Information
- Welcome to MolongInformation
- Molong Motor InnMotel
- Molong NewsagencyNewsagent
25 Bank Street, Molong
- Parking (15)
- Parking Space (7)
- Pearl Energy MolongPetrol station
2 Gidley Street
- Picnic Table (4)
- Molong and District Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
- Molong Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- Saint John'sPlace of worship
- Molong Police StationPolice
- Molong LPOPost office
25 Bank Street, Molong
- Dr Ross Memorial Recreation GroundPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Hooked on MolongSewing
Unit 1 54-56 Bank Street, Molong
- Shelter (3)
- Molong Lodge Self Care UnitsSocial Facility
- Prunus Lodge Aged Care ServiceSocial Facility
- RSL NSW Veterans Advocacy ServiceSocial Facility
67 Bank Street, Molong
- Dook’s Sweet & SmokeySpices
23 Bank Street, Molong
- Kinkara TeaTea
- TelstraTelephone
- Training Net
- Molong Cafe (Closed)Vacant
- Vacant (2)
- Cane ShopYes
37-41 Bank Street, Molong
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Adams CornerPark
- Allan McMahon Memorial ParkPark
- Dr Ross Memorial Recreation GroundPark
- Fairbridge ReservePark
- Hunter Caldwell ParkPark
- Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial ReservePark
- Pillans ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Village Green MolongPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Molong and District Baptist Church
- Molong Uniting Church
- Place of worship
- Saint John's
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Molong Multi-Purpose Service (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Bank Street DentalBank StreetDentist
- Molong Multi-Purpose ServiceKing StreetHospital
- The Molong PharmacyBank StreetPharmacy
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)
- 29
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.2
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
- 27° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 174 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 225 mm · ~28 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 225 mm · ~28 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· 23 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 BETTS STREET MOLONG 2866Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1 ICEWORKS LANE MOLONG 2866Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space4415/-/DP1326380Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure59 GIDLEY STREET MOLONG 2866Under Assessment
- Subdivision11 GEORGE STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 SHORT STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure82 STARRLEA ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal sheltersMITCHELL HIGHWAY MOLONG 2866Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space22 CASTLE STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure60 RIDDELL STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 ENTERPRISE PLACE MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureEdward Place MolongDetermined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport199 SHREEVES ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses30 PARK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Infrastructure143 KING STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 BETTS STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 SOUTH STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MARSDEN STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation115 BANK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation1064 SANDY CREEK ROAD MOLONG 2866Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure989 SANDY CREEK ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 GIDLEY STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
January 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Light industry5 GEORGE STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 Hill St Molong NSW 2866Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure59 MARSDEN STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure66 PEABODY ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)1179 PEABODY ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 GEORGE STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision; Agriculture1 DEIGHT STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 PENROSE CLOSE MOLONG 2866Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 EUCHAREENA ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Home occupation; Hours of operation and trading37 park street molongDetermined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure59 GIDLEY STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading26 BANK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 BUCKLAND STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 SHANNON STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Sculptures and artworks1064 SANDY CREEK ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling27 PHILLIP STREET MOLONG 2866Withdrawn
- Subdivision125 PEABODY ROAD MOLONG 2866Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 PENROSE CLOSE MOLONG 2866Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure2 CASTLE STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Advertising structure7 BANK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
April 2025
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; Office Premise54-56 BANK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care13 MOLONG STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah21 MOLONG STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop; Hours of operation and trading61 BANK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
March 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading26 BANK STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure63 EDWARD STREET MOLONG 2866Determined
February 2025
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 FOYS DRIVE MOLONG 2866Determined
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)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Grave of Yuranigh3km SE of Molong Yuranigh Road MolongSHR
- Molong Railway Station and Yard GroupMain Western railway, MolongSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 24.9 km away).
Coalition 72.2%Labor 27.9%
9.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MolongLabor 27.4% · Coalition 72.6% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- BorenoreLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)16.9 km away
- Mullion CreekLabor 26.4% · Coalition 73.6% TPP (2025)20.5 km away
- ManildraLabor 26.1% · Coalition 73.9% TPP (2025)21.1 km away
- NashdaleLabor 39.2% · Coalition 60.8% TPP (2025)22.3 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
More in Cabonne Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.