Coonabarabran Health Service

Overview

Coonabarabran Health Service is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Coonabarabran and surrounding communities in northwestern NSW. With approximately 30 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general inpatient services, maternity, surgery, aged care, and community health programs. Operating under Western NSW Local Health District, Coonabarabran Health Service serves a population of approximately 3,500 people in this agricultural area known as the “Astronomy Capital of Australia” due to its proximity to the Siding Spring Observatory. The facility offers outpatient clinics, allied health services, and specialised services tailored to local needs. Coonabarabran Health Service maintains connections with larger facilities in Dubbo and beyond through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. The hospital plays a vital role in this rural township located approximately 450 kilometers northwest of Sydney, providing accessible healthcare services to this remote community at the foot of the Warrumbungle mountain range. The facility balances the healthcare needs of both permanent residents and visitors to this popular tourist destination.