Comobella
NSW 2820 • New South Wales
About Comobella
Comobella is a small rural locality in the Wellington–Dubbo district of central-western New South Wales, situated in the Calare federal electorate approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Wellington and 55 kilometres south-west of Dubbo on the rolling plains west of the Warrumbungle Ranges foothills. The locality covers 117.4 square kilometres of productive mixed farming land and recorded a population of 65 at the 2021 census, reflecting a sparse agricultural community on the western slopes and plains. Comobella sits within the transitional zone between the wheat and sheep country of the central western plains and the more marginal dryland farming areas further west, on soils that support wheat, canola, sheep and beef cattle enterprises. The Macquarie River system's upper tributaries drain parts of the locality.
Comobella's farming community values the productive land, wide open skies and strong rural traditions of the central western plains, with Wellington (30 km south-east) providing the nearest service hub for the district. Wellington offers the Wellington Caves — a spectacular limestone cave system and major geological attraction — along with supermarkets, schools, the Wellington Hospital and the Dubbo-Wellington coach connection. Dubbo (55 km north-east) is the regional capital of the Central West, offering Charles Sturt University, a regional airport, the Western Plains Zoo and full urban services including NSW TrainLink connections to Sydney. The locality's central western character — productive farmland, reliable rainfall and a strong agricultural community — makes it a solid farming area appreciated for its stability and accessibility.
Comobella falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Wellington / Dubbo ~35 min to Wellington, ~1 hr to Dubbo
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wellington (~30 km south-east) is the local service hub. Dubbo (~55 km north-east) is the regional centre with TrainLink connections, zoo and airport. Daily commuting is impractical; residents are locally employed.
Comobella is a dispersed farming locality with no local shops or services. A private vehicle is essential. Wellington provides the nearest town services approximately 35 minutes away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mumbil Public School ICSEA 807Apsley Cres
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Stuart Town Public School ICSEA 722Burrendong Way
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Percy Street
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15 Gipps Street
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Wellington High School ICSEA 792Whiteley St
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Wellington Public School ICSEA 816Percy St
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 Comobella by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Comobella Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Comobella" under Suburb