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NSW · Bogan Council

Nyngan, 2825

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Updated

Desirability score

34.4/100
Below average

1439th in NSW

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Nyngan is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Nyngan offers a slower smaller community life in Bogan, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Remote from the metro area in the best sense: quiet streets, big skies and a town that runs on its own timetable. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

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 is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

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)
68 / 47 / 6

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)
340
Against the person
82
Against property
160
Rate per 1,000 residents
174.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 24 residents
State safety percentile
94.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+18.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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 · 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
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
900.5
  • Marra Creek Public SchoolPrimary
  • Nyngan High SchoolSecondary
  • Nyngan Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary

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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

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 · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

132 planning-related records

2026· 17 proposals

  • 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

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Nyngan-Int Mitchell and Barrier HWYParking
  • Parking
  • Public toilets

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

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • Bogan Shire Medical Centredoctor
  • Nyngan Chemistpharmacy
  • Nyngan Health Servicehospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Heritage

2 state 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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
34.4/100 — Below average
National rank
4503rd in Australia
State rank
1439th in NSW
Peer rank
#227 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#567 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

  • Nyngan-Int Mitchell and Barrier HWYamenitiesparking
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Break And Enter Non-Dwellingcrime23
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime27
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime34
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime33
  • Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime26
  • Cannonbar St Before Mudal Sttransport
  • Cathundril St After Mudal Sttransport

Data sources & freshness

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