Dog Rocks
NSW 2795 • New South Wales
About Dog Rocks
Dog Rocks is a tiny rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, within postcode 2795 near Bathurst. With a population of just 7 at the 2021 census across 49 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the region. The area sits on undulating pastoral country west of the Great Dividing Range, characterised by open grasslands and scattered eucalypt woodland.
Life in Dog Rocks is defined by sheep and cattle grazing on large rural properties. There are no shops, services, or community facilities within the locality — residents rely entirely on Bathurst (approximately 30 km away) for all needs. The area appeals exclusively to farming families and those seeking extreme rural isolation on affordable broadacre land in the central west of NSW.
Dog Rocks falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Bathurst
🛣️ Bathurst is the nearest city. Sydney is about 3.5 hours by car. A vehicle is essential.
No footpaths, shops, or services. Completely car-dependent rural locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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70 Elington Road
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Bathurst High School ICSEA 983Hope St
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Bathurst Public School ICSEA 983George St
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Bathurst South Public School ICSEA 936Havannah St
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Bathurst West Public School ICSEA 927Suttor St
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Carenne School ICSEA 908158 Browning St
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98 George Street
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Gormans Hill Road
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Eglinton Public School ICSEA 986Alexander St
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French-Smith Place
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Kelso High School ICSEA 859Boyd St
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Kelso Public School ICSEA 85919 Gilmour Street
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Meadow Flat Public School ICSEA 1000Great Western Hwy
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4173 O'Connell Road
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 Dog Rocks by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Dog Rocks Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Dog Rocks" under Suburb