Abercrombie
NSW 2795 • Rest of NSW
About Abercrombie
Abercrombie is a small rural community located 30 kilometres east of Bathurst in the Central West region of NSW. With a population of 1,127, this historic locality sits in the scenic Bathurst Regional Area surrounded by agricultural land. The community is predominantly Australian-born with strong family values, featuring a median age of 39 and high rates of home ownership at 86%.
Life in Abercrombie centres around rural living and close community ties, with residents enjoying peaceful country lifestyle and proximity to the heritage-rich city of Bathurst. The area offers excellent outdoor recreation opportunities along the Abercrombie River and attracts families seeking affordable rural property with space. Notable local heritage includes the historic Abercrombie Bridge, while Bathurst provides comprehensive shopping, education, and employment opportunities.
Abercrombie falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by Bathurst Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bathurst electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited local services — Bathurst 40 min
Commute to Bathurst
🛣️ Car-dependent rural area with limited public transport
Rural area requiring private vehicle for most trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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70 Elington Road
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Bathurst High School ICSEA 983Hope St
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Bathurst Public School ICSEA 983George St
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Bathurst South Public School ICSEA 936Havannah St
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Bathurst West Public School ICSEA 927Suttor St
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Carenne School ICSEA 908158 Browning St
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98 George Street
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Gormans Hill Road
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Eglinton Public School ICSEA 986Alexander St
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French-Smith Place
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Kelso High School ICSEA 859Boyd St
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Kelso Public School ICSEA 85919 Gilmour Street
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Meadow Flat Public School ICSEA 1000Great Western Hwy
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4173 O'Connell Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Abercrombie, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Abercrombie by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Abercrombie Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Abercrombie" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 23
- 2. Philippines 9
- 3. South Africa 9
- 4. India 6
- 5. Malaysia 6
- 6. Croatia 5
- 7. France 5
- 8. Germany 4
- 9. Japan 4
- 10. New Zealand 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)