Obley
NSW 2868 • New South Wales
About Obley
Obley is a small rural hamlet in central-western New South Wales, situated on Obley Road where it crosses the Little River, a few kilometres west of the village of Yeoval in the Cabonne Shire area. With a population of just 94 residents spread across an expansive 326 square kilometres, it is a very sparsely settled agricultural community. The area lies within easy reach of the regional centres of Dubbo, Wellington, Parkes, and Orange, making it part of the productive farming heartland of the Central West.
The area has been farmed since the mid-nineteenth century, with livestock grazing, wool, wheat, and canola production forming the backbone of the local economy. Obley was once planned as a larger town but was overshadowed by nearby Yeoval, which secured a position on the railway line. Today, the hamlet remains quietly rural, with Yeoval providing the nearest local services and Dubbo — approximately 50 kilometres to the north-east — offering broader shopping, health, and education facilities.
Obley falls under postcode 2868 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service (school buses only) — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Yeoval (~5 km) is the nearest service village. Dubbo (~50 km) is the nearest regional city. Access via Obley Road.
A dispersed rural hamlet with no shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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38 Forbes Street
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Yeoval Central School ICSEA 858Obley 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 Obley by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Obley Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Obley" under Suburb