Coonamble Shire

Coonamble is a determined and dynamic township on the banks of the Castlereagh River. The town of Coonamble,160 km north of Dubbo, is the main service centre of Coonamble Shire, servicing villages such as Gulargambone and Quambone and is home to multipurpose health service that integrates a range of health services; rural support services; shops; as well as

primary and high schools and a TAFE.

It lies at the heart of what is a productive agricultural region based on sustainable dryland livestock grazing and cropping industries. The Shire’s prosperity is built around its diversified agricultural income and rural industries which includes two large beef cattle feedlots.

Coonamble Shire has a robust and resilient business sector comprising almost 700 small to medium enterprises. Self-employment is a good option for this area with affordable commercial premises, land availability and a supportive business community. New opportunities abound across a variety of business sectors for those with good ideas, sound skills, and a strong work ethic. Opportunities exist in aged care and the development of Coonamble’s cultural and historic character.