What is Benolong known for?

Benolong is known as a productive agricultural district in the Central West of NSW, with fertile red-basalt soils and alluvial river flats supporting cattle grazing, cropping, and mixed farming. The locality is prized for its scenic river country along the Little River and Macquarie River corridor.

How far is Benolong from Sydney CBD?

Benolong is approximately 360 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, typically a 3.75 to 4.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway and Mitchell Highway.

Does Benolong have public transport?

There is no public transport serving Benolong directly. The nearest train station is at Dubbo, approximately 30 to 40 kilometres to the north, from which intercity trains connect to Sydney. A private vehicle is essential for all travel from the locality.

What is the population of Benolong?

According to the 2021 Census, Benolong has a population of 76 residents spread across a land area of approximately 189 square kilometres, reflecting its nature as a dispersed rural farming district rather than a defined township.

Is Benolong a good place to live?

Benolong suits those who value rural farming life in central-western NSW, with productive land, open space, and a quiet community atmosphere. Access to Dubbo for schools, hospitals, and shopping is feasible by car, making it a practical choice for families committed to an agricultural lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Benolong?

The postcode for Benolong, New South Wales is 2818, which covers a broad rural area of the Macquarie Valley south of Dubbo.

Benolong

NSW 2818 • New South Wales

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189.17 km²

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About Benolong

Benolong is a rural locality in central-western New South Wales, situated south of Dubbo in the Dubbo Regional Council area, within the federal electorate of Calare. Spread across approximately 189 square kilometres of agricultural land, the area encompasses productive river flats, red basalt soils, and alluvial country along the Little River and Macquarie River systems. With a 2021 Census population of 76 residents, Benolong is a sparsely settled farming district rather than a township, with properties oriented towards cattle, cropping, and mixed irrigation agriculture.

The landscape of Benolong is characterised by scenic river country with river red gums lining the watercourses and gently rolling red-soil plains extending to the horizon — a typical scene of the Central West NSW tablelands. Residents rely primarily on nearby Dubbo, the region's major centre, for schooling, healthcare, shopping, and all urban services. The postcode 2818 covers a broad area of the Macquarie Valley, and the farming community is close-knit and self-reliant. For those drawn to a working rural lifestyle in productive agricultural country with the convenience of a major regional city nearby, Benolong offers a genuine rural retreat.

Benolong falls under postcode 2818 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2818

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LGA / Council

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Federal Electorate

Calare

State Electorate

Dubbo

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-32.50°, 148.67°

Statistical Area

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Area

189.17 km²

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

No regular bus services to the locality — Dubbo Approx. 30-45 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

360 km

By Train

No direct train service — drive to Dubbo station then intercity train to Sydney (approx. 5-6 hrs)

By Car (Peak)

4 hr - 4 hr 30 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

3 hr 45 min - 4 hr

🛣️ Dubbo is the regional service hub approx. 30-40 km north; located near the Newell and Mitchell Highways corridor

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural farming locality with no shops, footpaths, or public transport — a private vehicle is necessary for all daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Benolong by offence type, year and trend.

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Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Benolong" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

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📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021