Mendooran

About Mendooran

Mendooran is a small rural town situated alongside the Castlereagh River in the Warrumbungle Shire of central western New South Wales, approximately 348 kilometres west of Sydney and 75 kilometres south-east of Dubbo. The town lies at an elevation of 271 metres on the Castlereagh Highway, which forms its main street (known locally as Bandulla Street) and has served as a key route through the region since the town was established in 1834. With a population of around 626 for the wider locality at the 2021 Census, Mendooran is a compact agricultural service community with deep historical roots.

The Castlereagh River corridor gives the area a green, pastoral character, and the surrounding country is used for grazing and cropping. Mendooran provides essential services for local farming families, including a general store and community facilities, while Dubbo offers the nearest major retail, healthcare, and education options. The town has a quiet, close-knit feel, appealing to those who value country life and the slower pace of inland New South Wales.

Mendooran falls under postcode 2842 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Mollyan, NSW 2842
• Yarragrin, NSW 2842
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