NSW · Cabonne Council
Molong, 2866
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Molong anchors everyday life in Cabonne, a regional mid-sized suburb with its own identity and rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by safety and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- 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)
- 78 / 27 / 26
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.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $435
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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 75
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 89 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -40.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 973.5
- Molong Central SchoolCombined
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School MolongPrimary
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
209 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Grazetech / Emerge /Agrarian
67 Bank Street, Molong
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Bbq
- Bank St before Gidley StBus stop
- Gidley St opp Molong RSL ClubBus stop
- Molong Station, Coach StopBus stop
- St Joseph's Primary School, Edward StBus stop
- Lime and Stone - CafeCafe
26 Bank Street, Molong
- Molong Flower RoomCafe
91 Bank Street, Molong
- Glenroi Car SalesCar
Watson Street, Molong
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Heritage
2 state 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 63.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 522nd in Australia
- State rank
- 197th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #11 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #25 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ahmedis IGAamenities27-33 Bank Street, Molongsupermarket
- Bank St before Gidley Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bank Street Dentalamenities93 Bank Street, Molongdentist
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bella Hair Studioamenities23 Bank Street, Molonghairdresser
- Boofulamenities9 Bank Street, Molonggift
- Cabonne Carpetsamenities47 Bank Street, Molongcarpet
- Cabonne Council Molong Bicentennial Poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Cane Shopamenities37-41 Bank Street, Molongyes
- Commonwealth Bankamenitiesatm
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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