Wollar
NSW 2850 • New South Wales
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Mudgee
🛣️ Mudgee is the nearest town. Sydney is about 4 hours by car. Unsealed roads in parts.
Tiny village with memorial hall but no shops or services. A car is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Hargraves Public School ICSEA 840Merinda St
-
Hill End Public School ICSEA 972Tambaroora St
-
Ilford Public School ICSEA 964Castlereagh Hwy
-
Lue Public School ICSEA 886Swanston St
-
Cudgegong Valley Public School ICSEA 951Madeira Rd
-
Mudgee High School ICSEA 92841 Douro 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 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