Coonamble
Coonamble ranks 50th of 128 in NSW, performing best on sustainability (61/100).
"Black soil plains — Coonamble rodeo country and Castlereagh River"
New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 4,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
54 out of 100
#8 of 15 rural councils in NSW
#50 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 61/100 |
| Community Services | 52/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 46/100 |
| Core Operations | 57/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Coonamble performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 61% of peers). Performance in lifestyle and amenity investment is moderate at the 46th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Black soil plains — Coonamble rodeo country and Castlereagh River
Coonamble is a small northwestern NSW town known for rodeo, racing, and pastoral farming.
Known For
- Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft
- Black soil farming plains
- Castlereagh River
- Outback pastoral heritage
Living Here
Small, remote, and agricultural. Strong community bonds.
Hidden Gem
Macquarie Marshes — a vast inland wetland system of extraordinary birdlife, partly accessible from Coonamble.