Cobar, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Cobar is in the Far West area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 4,059 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- Far West
- Population
- 4,059 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 37ABS 2021 Census, geography: Cobar
- Main commodity
- Copper, Gold, Silver, Lead and Zinc
- Council
- Cobar Shire Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Cobar
CSA Copper Mine is an underground copper mine near Cobar, about 700 km west-north-west of Sydney. It is held by Harmony Gold through its acquisition of MAC Copper, effective 24 October 2025. Mining uses sub-level open stoping and a modified Avoca method to a depth of 1.9 km. It has a workforce of about 500, and 2026 guidance is 40 kt of copper.
Source: Harmony Gold, CSA copper mine, checked 10 October 2026Peak Mine is in the northern Cobar Basin, south of Cobar, and is 100% owned by Aurelia Metals. It combines two underground mines (Peak South and New Cobar) with a base metals and gold processing plant. It produces gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc.
Source: Aurelia Metals, Peak, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Cobar
Cobar Regional Airport
Cobar Regional Airport is 5 km south-west of Cobar's town centre and is owned, operated and maintained by Cobar Shire Council. The main strip is 1,520 m by 30 m and the cross strip is 900 m by 24 m. It serves the mining sector, NSW Health Services and the general public.
Source: Cobar Shire Council, Cobar Regional Airport, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Cobar
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Cobar questions answered
How many people live in Cobar?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 4,059 people for Cobar, measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 37. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Cobar?
Main commodity: copper, gold, silver, lead and zinc (Aurelia Metals, Peak). CSA Copper Mine is an underground copper mine near Cobar, about 700 km west-north-west of Sydney. It is held by Harmony Gold through its acquisition of MAC Copper, effective 24 October 2025. Mining uses sub-level open stoping and a modified Avoca method to a depth of 1.9 km. It has a workforce of about 500, and 2026 guidance is 40 kt of copper.
Can you fly to Cobar?
Cobar Regional Airport is 5 km south-west of Cobar's town centre and is owned, operated and maintained by Cobar Shire Council. The main strip is 1,520 m by 30 m and the cross strip is 900 m by 24 m. It serves the mining sector, NSW Health Services and the general public.
Which council covers Cobar?
Cobar is in New South Wales. The council is Cobar Shire Council.