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NSW · Bogan Council

Nyngan, 2825

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,923

Growth (1 yr)

-0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.7%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,428/wk

Employment rate

59.9%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$215,000

Languages at home

4.4%non-English

Most common: Gujarati, Nepali, Malayalam

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

29.6/100
Below average

1829th in NSW

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • Heritage area
What Nyngan is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, National parks, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Nyngan offers a slower smaller community life in Bogan Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, 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.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Nyngan snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$215k

-20% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,923

-0.4% 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

#123

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

96th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

16th

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
29.6/100 — Below average
National rank
5656th in Australia
State rank
1829th in NSW
Peer rank
#123 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#817 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (October to December 2025)
$215,000
Median price change
-20.4%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,923(June 2025)

-0.4% annual · -3.7% over 5 years · 5th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.4%
5-year growth
-3.7%
Change in 1 year
-8
Change in 5 years
-73
Growth rank in NSW
5th 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 (~1,800), extrapolated at -1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,953
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,428
Dwelling vacancy
21.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
209 of 986
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
59.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
697 / 47 / 6 (+ 5 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)
340
Against the person
82
Against property
160
Rate per 1,000 residents
176.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 24 residents
State safety percentile
95.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+18.4%

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Non-Dwelling23
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault27
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment34
  • Malicious Damage To Property33
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle26

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
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
900.5
Median ICSEA percentile
16th
School list
  • Marra Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 8 students · Top SEA quarter 20%View on My School →
  • Nyngan High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 845 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 144 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
  • Nyngan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 765 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 131 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
  • St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 114 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

141 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cannonbar St Before Mudal St
  • Cathundril St After Mudal St
  • Cathundril St After Tabratong St
  • Tabratong St At Cannonbar St
  • Tabratong St Before Cannonbar 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

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb
  • Well connected by public transport — 141 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.58
Other(3)
  • Nyngan-Int Mitchell and Barrier HWYParking
  • Parking
  • Public toilets

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lions ParkPark
  • Moonagee ParkPark
  • O'Reilly ParkPark
  • Rotary ParkPark
  • Vanges ParkPark
  • Woollies ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
7

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Nyngan Health Service (3.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Bogan Shire Medical CentreDoctor
  • Nyngan ChemistPharmacy
  • Nyngan Health ServiceHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
61
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.7

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

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
33° / 19°
Rainfall
134 mm · ~17 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 5°
Rainfall
102 mm · ~13 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
25° / 11°
Rainfall
102 mm · ~13 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

  • Erection of a new structure; Self storage units
    64 HOSPITAL ROAD NYNGAN 2825Under Assessment

  • July 2026

  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    2 Terangion Street, NynganUnder Assessment
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    98 CANNONBAR STREET NYNGAN 2825Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    42 FLASHMAN AVENUE NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • June 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    FLASHMAN AVENUE NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Subdivision
    794 COLANE ROAD NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation area; Other Infrastructure; Infrastructure
    1 TOTTENHAM ROAD NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Garage, carport or carparking space
    31 NYNGAN STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    38 DANDALOO STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    143 PANGEE STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 COBAR STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    36 DANDALOO STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Subdivision
    654 MITCHELL HIGHWAY NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    13 MINORE STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    7 OATLEY STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    32 ELLEN STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • February 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    56 NYMAGEE STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    26 OATLEY STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    654 MITCHELL HIGHWAY NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    HOSPITAL ROAD NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    90 WAMBIANA STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    9 BOGAN STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • January 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    66 Hoskins street NynganDetermined
2025· 21 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
    232 MITCHELL HIGHWAY NYNGAN 2825Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Caravan park
    BARRIER HIGHWAY NYNGAN 2825Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    9 CANNONBAR STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    60 tottenham road nyngan nsw 2825Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Function centre
    16 Terangion street Nyngan NSW 2825Determined

  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    35 FLASHMAN AVENUE NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    66 BOGAN STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    34 DANDALOO STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • September 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    77 WARREN STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • July 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    32 ELLEN STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    7 DERRYBONG STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • June 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    101 CANNONBAR STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • May 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 DERRYBONG STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    39 HOSPITAL ROAD NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • April 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Serviced apartment
    24 Pangee Street NynganDetermined
  • Erection of a new structure; Automotive/truck premises; Vehicle repair station
    60 NYMAGEE STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • March 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    24 MERILBA STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    73 TERANGION STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    8 COBAR STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • February 2025

  • Subdivision
    2-4 OLD WARREN ROAD NYNGAN 2825Determined

  • January 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    38 Dandaloo Street, NynganDetermined
2024· 2 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    7 DERRYBONG STREET NYNGAN 2825Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    82 Cannonbar St Nyngan NSW 2825Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksMitchell Highway, John Butler Road14 Jun 2026 – 10 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • Chinese Graves and Burner at Nyngan CemeteryCemetery Road, NynganSHR
  • Nyngan Court HouseCobar Street, NynganSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

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 126.0 km away).

Coalition 67.2%Labor 32.8%

4.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +7.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • NynganLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)6.7 km away
  • WarrenLabor 31.1% · Coalition 68.9% TPP (2025)57.8 km away
  • TottenhamLabor 20.0% · Coalition 80.0% TPP (2025)79.9 km away
  • TrangieLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)87.2 km away
  • GulargamboneLabor 33.6% · Coalition 66.4% TPP (2025)117.8 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

More in Bogan Council

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Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.