Canobolas Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Canobolas is a locality approximately 215 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Canobolas is 2800, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Canobolas has a population of 481 (246 males, 238 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Canobolas is $2,273, with a median personal income of $1,050 per week.
The median weekly rent is $330 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (7), Taiwan (6), and Italy (5).
91.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Canobolas shows 265 people employed (137 full-time, 102 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (67), managers (66), and clerical & admin (14).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Canobolas has an IRSAD score of 1100 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Canobolas covers an area of 71.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 7 persons per km².
Statistically, Canobolas sits within the Orange area, part of the broader Central West region. It falls under the Dubbo local government area.
The federal electorate for Canobolas is Calare (Rural).
Canobolas Details
| Postcode | 2800 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 481 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,273/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,050/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 71.0 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 172 |
| Completed Year 12 | 47.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.3484 |
| Longitude | 148.9780 |
| Distance from Sydney | 215 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Orange |
| Local Government | Dubbo |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 81 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 54 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 90 (18.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 157 (32.6%) |
| 65+ years | 106 (22.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 31 (6.4%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (4.5%) |
| Asthma | 21 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 13 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (12.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 77 (46.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 64 (38.8%) |