NSW · Coonamble Council
Magometon, 2829
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Magometon is a residential smaller community in Coonamble with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Population
- Population
- 26
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $1,749
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 13
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,164
- Employment rate
- 77.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 230.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 13 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order51
- Breach Bail Conditions66
- Domestic Violence Related Assault60
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment74
- Malicious Damage To Property64
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Tooraweenah Rd At Bulgan Rd
- Tooraweenah Rd At Calga Rd
- Tooraweenah Rd At Thurloo Rd
- Tooraweenah Rd Opp Cooba Property
- Tooraweenah Rd Opp Killarney Property
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
3 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing13493 PILLIGA ROAD MAGOMETON 2829Determined
2023· 1 proposal
February 2023
- OtherMt Magometon Quarry, Tooraweenah Road, CoonambleWithdrawn
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Other1184 Calga Road MAGOMETON NSW 2829Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime51
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime66
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime60
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime74
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime64
- Tooraweenah Rd At Bulgan Rdtransport
- Tooraweenah Rd At Calga Rdtransport
- Tooraweenah Rd At Thurloo Rdtransport
- Tooraweenah Rd Opp Cooba Propertytransport
- Tooraweenah Rd Opp Killarney Propertytransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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