Rawsonville
NSW 2830 • New South Wales
About Rawsonville
Rawsonville is a small rural locality in Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, located approximately 30 km south-west of Dubbo near the Macquarie River floodplains. Covering around 55 square kilometres of largely flat agricultural land, the locality had a population of just 66 at the 2021 census, reflecting its deeply rural character. The area falls within the Parish of Loombah and Gordon County, and is predominantly used for broadacre farming and cattle grazing. Rawsonville is within the state electoral district of Dubbo and the federal electorate of Parkes, typical of the agricultural Central West NSW region.
Rawsonville is a quiet rural locality where agriculture is the backbone of the local economy and community. Most residents travel to Dubbo — approximately 30 km north-east — for schools, shopping, medical services, and employment. The surrounding landscape of flat plains and the Macquarie River system supports irrigation farming and grazing. This locality suits those committed to a rural lifestyle and agricultural pursuits, with Dubbo providing a full range of regional city services within an easy drive.
Rawsonville falls under postcode 2830 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
- Dubbo regional bus services — Dubbo CBD ~40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Dubbo (~30 km) is the principal service and transport hub. NSW TrainLink coaches also serve the Dubbo–Sydney corridor.
A sparsely populated rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure or local services. A private vehicle is essential; Dubbo provides the nearest amenities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ballimore Public School ICSEA 923Bomen St
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162 Sheraton Road
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141 Sheraton Road
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Buninyong Public School ICSEA 787Myall St
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101R Bunglegumbie Road
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8 George Street
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Dubbo College Senior Campus ICSEA 929Yarrandale Rd
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Dubbo College South Campus ICSEA 864Boundary Rd
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Dubbo North Public School ICSEA 850Fitzroy St
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Dubbo Public School ICSEA 972181 Darling St
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Dubbo School of Distance Education ICSEA 888Myall St
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Dubbo South Public School ICSEA 911Fitzroy St
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Dubbo West Public School ICSEA 772East St
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Dubbo College Delroy Campus ICSEA 804East 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 Rawsonville by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Rawsonville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rawsonville" under Suburb