Coonabarabran at a glance
Median house
$252,500
-4.6% year on year
Median unit
$158,400
Days on market
27
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,477
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Coonabarabran.
The postcode for Coonabarabran is 2357 (NSW).
The median house price in Coonabarabran is $252,500.
Coonabarabran (2357) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW. The median house here is $252,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Coonabarabran has roughly 3,477 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 27 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coonabarabran scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coonabarabran's population at 3,477, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,477
Median age
50
Family households
66%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $252,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $158,400, roughly 37% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 27, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $51,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Coonabarabran on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 27, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -4.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$252,500
-4.6% over the past year. Median unit price $158,400.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$206/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$252,500
-4.6% annual growth
$158,400
27
Average days to sell
3,477
Median age: 50
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.24% (median rent $206/wk against a $252,500 price tag). Units yield 6.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.24%
Based on $252,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.89%
Based on $158,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-4.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202427 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -4.6%/yr
2021
$320K
5-year change
-21%
2026
$253K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
473
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
10
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Coonabarabran.
Local schools for Coonabarabran
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coonabarabran Public School
Coonabarabran High School
Non-Government Schools
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Coonabarabran
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Coonabarabran.
- What is the median house price in Coonabarabran?
- The median house price in Coonabarabran, NSW 2357 is $252,500. The median unit price is $158,400. Annual growth is -4.6%.
- What is the Coonabarabran postcode?
- Coonabarabran is in the 2357 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Coonabarabran?
- Coonabarabran is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2357, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coonabarabran?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $206, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Coonabarabran?
- There are 3 schools serving Coonabarabran on this page, including Coonabarabran Public School, St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Coonabarabran, Coonabarabran High School.
- How walkable is Coonabarabran?
- Coonabarabran has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Coonabarabran?
- Coonabarabran is close to Tannabar, Ulamambri, Wattle Springs, Napier Lane, Bugaldie.
- What is the population of Coonabarabran?
- The population of Coonabarabran is approximately 3,477 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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