Mumbil
NSW 2820 • New South Wales
About Mumbil
Mumbil is a small rural town and locality in the Dubbo Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated within the Orana Region approximately 327 kilometres north-west of Sydney and around 4 kilometres from the town of Wellington. The locality covers approximately 153 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land in the central-western tablelands, with a population of around 298 people. Mumbil is set along the Macquarie River valley and is characterised by grazing properties, cereal cropping, and the quiet rhythms of small-town rural life. Lake Burrendong, one of New South Wales' largest inland reservoirs, lies nearby and is a significant recreational and tourism asset for the region.
Mumbil's proximity to Wellington gives residents access to schools, supermarkets, health services, and community facilities just a short drive away, making it a viable base for those who value rural living without complete isolation. Lake Burrendong State Park and Reflections Holiday Park attract campers, fishers, water-skiers, and nature enthusiasts from across the region and beyond. The town of Dubbo, the Orana Region's primary service centre, is approximately 60 kilometres to the north and offers a full range of urban amenities including a regional hospital, airport, and shopping centres. Mumbil suits those drawn to affordable rural properties, agricultural lifestyles, and the wide open spaces of inland NSW.
Mumbil 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 / Sydney Wellington ~10 min, Dubbo ~55 min by road
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wellington is the primary local service town 4–5 km away; Dubbo offers full regional services ~60 km north
Rural town setting with minimal footpath infrastructure; a private vehicle is required for nearly all activities.
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 Mumbil by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Mumbil Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mumbil" under Suburb