Towns in the Western subregion
Western NSW is a subregion of the larger Western NSW training region.
The Western NSW subregion is the largest training subregion taking in most of Western NSW – it stretches north to the Queensland/NSW border, west to the South Australian/NSW border, south to the Victorian/NSW border and east to Oberon.
The regional cities of Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange and Broken Hill are the largest centres in the subregion. Towns range in size from Mudgee (population approximately 11,000), Cowra (approximately 10,000) and Parkes (almost 10,000), down to Coolah and Kandos (approximately 1300 people each).
Bathurst
Bathurst is a vibrant country city with a rich cultural heritage and is recognised as a centre of learning.
Blayney
A farming town in the Central West Region of NSW just 30 minutes from the regional centres of Bathurst and Orange.
Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a heritage-listed city in the far west of New South Wales, its mining heritage and vibrant art scene blend together in the semi-desert landscape.
Coolah
Coolah is a small country town, located in a picturesque rural valley in the Warrumbungle region.
Coonabarabran
Coonabarabran is known as the astronomy capital of Australia due to its proximity to observatories including Siding Spring, home to Australia’s largest telescope.
Coonamble
On the banks of the Castlereagh River, Coonamble is a charming country town of art deco buildings and classic country pubs.
Forbes
In the heart of the Lachlan Valley, Forbes is one of the richest areas for primary production in NSW.
Gilgandra
Home to the coo-ee, Gilgandra is an agricultural town in the Central West, only 45 minutes north of the regional centre of Dubbo
Kandos
Kandos is a small, quaint town located in the beautiful Capertee Valley, the world’s second largest canyon.
Molong
Molong's broad main street and restored buildings are National Trust listed ensuring the town’s history stays alive.
Mudgee
Mudgee’s heritage streetscapes are a picturesque backdrop for the fine food and wine the town is known for.
Oberon
The highest town in the Blue Mountains region, Oberon offers a range of rural and natural attractions.
Orange
Renowned for its fresh local produce and wines, Orange is a bustling regional city in the Central West of NSW.
Parkes
Home to The Dish, the world-famous Parkes Radio Telescope, Parkes is a thriving commercial centre in central NSW.
