Mollyan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Mollyan.
The postcode for Mollyan is 2842 (NSW).
Mollyan (2842) sits in the Gilgandra region of NSW.
Mollyan has roughly 48 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mollyan scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mollyan's population at 48, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 31% lone person).
Population
48
Median age
52
Family households
50%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$127/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
48
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mollyan.
Local schools for Mollyan
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Government School Catchment
Binnaway Central School
Mendooran Central School
Coonabarabran High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mollyan.
- What is the Mollyan postcode?
- Mollyan is in the 2842 postcode, in NSW, in the Gilgandra Shire Council region.
- Where is Mollyan?
- Mollyan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2842, in the Gilgandra Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mollyan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $127.
- What schools are in Mollyan?
- There are 6 schools serving Mollyan on this page, including Binnaway Central School, Mendooran Central School, Coonabarabran High School.
- How walkable is Mollyan?
- Mollyan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mollyan?
- Mollyan is close to New Mollyan, Binnaway, Yarragrin, Neilrex, Ropers Road.
- What is the population of Mollyan?
- The population of Mollyan is approximately 48 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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