Wollar

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

52
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
177.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMining ImpactHeritageDecliningAgricultural

About Wollar

Wollar is a small village in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, located 316 kilometres northwest of Sydney and 48 kilometres northeast of Mudgee. With a population of 52 at the 2021 census across 177 square kilometres, it is a once-thriving farming community that has been significantly impacted by the expansion of nearby open-cut coal mining operations. The village sits in undulating country between the Hunter and Mudgee districts.

Wollar's heritage is reflected in its 1955 Memorial Hall, though the village has lost most of its population and services due to surrounding mine developments. The area has become a focal point for debate about coal mining impacts on rural communities. Remaining residents are primarily connected to farming. Mudgee, with its renowned food and wine scene, provides the nearest comprehensive services. The locality's story is one of rural resilience in the face of industrial change.

Wollar falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
177.36 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mudgee Station (coach)
48 km
N/A

Commute to Mudgee

Distance
48 km
By Train
N/A — no rail
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ Mudgee is the nearest town. Sydney is about 4 hours by car. Unsealed roads in parts.

Walkability Car Essential

Tiny village with memorial hall but no shops or services. A car is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Wollar by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wollar Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wollar" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
52
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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