Suntop
NSW 2820 • New South Wales
About Suntop
Suntop is a small rural locality in the Central Western Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Dubbo Regional Council area near the town of Wellington. The locality covers rolling agricultural land in the Macquarie River district, characterised by grazing properties and dryland farming typical of the Central West region. Like many localities in this part of NSW, Suntop is a sparsely populated area with minimal recorded residential presence, serving primarily as a geographic designation for the surrounding farming district.
The surrounding area around Suntop enjoys a classic inland NSW climate with warm summers and cool winters, supporting wool, beef, and cereal cropping enterprises on local properties. The nearby town of Wellington, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides essential services including supermarkets, schools, and health facilities, while Dubbo—a major regional centre—offers a broader range of amenities roughly 80 kilometres to the north-west. The Wellington Caves, one of NSW's most impressive limestone cave systems, are a notable natural attraction in the wider district.
Suntop 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
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Great Western Highway and Mitchell Highway the main routes
Rural locality; no footpaths, services, or public transport; vehicle required
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 Suntop by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Suntop Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Suntop" under Suburb
