Merrygoen
NSW 2831 • New South Wales
About Merrygoen
Merrygoen is a small rural township in north-western New South Wales, situated in the Warrumbungle Shire approximately 60 km north of Mudgee and 80 km south of Coonabarabran. The township covers 181.7 square kilometres of open farming country and had a population of around 115 at the 2016 census. Merrygoen was historically significant as a railway junction point where lines branched towards Troy Junction on the Coonamble line and the Gwabegar line, with a post office established as early as 1 November 1879. Today the railway station is closed, though wheat silos and freight sidings remain active.
Merrygoen is a quiet agricultural community surrounded by wheat-growing and grazing country typical of the Central Western Slopes of New South Wales. The Castlereagh Highway passes nearby, connecting residents to larger towns. With its historic railway heritage and remnant grain-handling infrastructure, the township has a strong pastoral identity. Residents rely on Mudgee or Coonabarabran for most services, shops, and medical care. The area appeals to those seeking a deeply rural, unhurried lifestyle in the rolling hills of the Warrumbungle region.
Merrygoen falls under postcode 2831 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
- Countrylink / NSW TrainLink coach — Mudgee / Coonabarabran ~70 min to Mudgee
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Merrygoen railway station is closed. The Castlereagh Highway provides road access. NSW TrainLink coach services to Mudgee are the main public transport option.
Merrygoen has virtually no local services accessible on foot. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. Nearest town Mudgee provides hospitals, supermarkets, and rail connections.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Carinda Public School ICSEA 1017Macnamara St
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Eumungerie Public School ICSEA 879Wheaton St
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Geurie Public School ICSEA 860Narragal St
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Girilambone Public School ICSEA 915Vega St
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Goodooga Central School ICSEA 629Doyle St
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Hermidale Public School ICSEA 874Mouramba St
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Quambone Public School ICSEA 826Mungi Mungi St
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Tooraweenah Public School ICSEA 947Bridge St
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Wongarbon Public School ICSEA 973Railway 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 Merrygoen by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Merrygoen Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Merrygoen" under Suburb