Coonamble Shire - Area Guide
Coonamble Shire lies in the eastern part of the region on the Castlereagh River, between the Warrumbungle National Park and the Macquarie Marshes – classic western-plains farming and grazing country.
What the council offers residents
- Coonamble library and public swimming pool
- Community and sporting facilities across all three towns
- Online community directory - local groups and clubs can list themselves free on the council website
- Council services for rates, water, waste and roads
Living here
Coonamble has a health service, schools and essential services; Dubbo (about 165 km south) is the nearest major hub. The famous Coonamble Rodeo each June is the region’s biggest weekend – a genuine welcome to town.
Worth knowing
Coonamble Visitor Information
Where: visitor information services operate in Coonamble township – check the council site for the current location and hours.
Visitor guide: town guides, the community directory and event listings via the Coonamble Shire Council website.
Visitor centres are great for new residents too – free maps, local event news, and staff who know everyone. Say you’ve just moved here; they love that.