Bogan

Bogan is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking 22nd of 128 and strongest on community services.

"Western NSW farming community — Nyngan and the Bogan River"

New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 2,800

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

61 out of 100

#4 of 15 rural councils in NSW

#22 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability61/100
Community Services76/100
Lifestyle & Amenity61/100
Core Operations47/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Bogan performs strongest in community services (better than 76% of peers). Performance in core service delivery is moderate at the 47th percentile among peers.

What Makes This Place Unique

Western NSW farming community — Nyngan and the Bogan River

Bogan Shire is centred on Nyngan in western NSW, a small farming town on the Bogan River.

Known For

  • Nyngan — outback gateway town
  • Bogan River
  • Pastoral farming
  • 1990 flood memorial

Living Here

Very small, very remote, very affordable. Basic services only.

Hidden Gem

The Bogan River walk in Nyngan — a peaceful riverside trail through town.