Beckom
NSW 2665 • New South Wales
About Beckom
Beckom is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated in the flat wheat and canola country between Ardlethan and Temora in the state's central-west. Covering approximately 351 square kilometres, the locality had a census population of around 123 in 2021, with its residents primarily engaged in dryland cropping and sheep grazing on large farming properties. The Riverina's fertile soils and reliable rainfall make Beckom's surroundings some of the most productive agricultural land in New South Wales.
Beckom's rural community has historically centred on grain farming, with the locality featuring among large agricultural aggregations in the Riverina. The nearest towns of Ardlethan and Temora provide essential services including grain silos, fuel, schools, and basic retail, while Wagga Wagga — the Riverina's major city — lies approximately 100 kilometres to the south. Life here suits those dedicated to farming and pastoral pursuits, with strong agricultural community ties and the wide, unhurried rhythms of regional NSW.
Beckom falls under postcode 2665 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Temora / Wagga Wagga / Sydney Temora ~35 min, Wagga ~1.5 hrs
Commute to Temora
🛣️ Wagga Wagga is the regional hub with rail connections to Sydney (~6 hrs). Sydney is approximately 450 km north-east via Hume Highway.
Entirely car-dependent. No local amenities within walking distance; private vehicles are essential for all aspects of daily life.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ardlethan Central School ICSEA 867Mithul St
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Ariah Park Central School ICSEA 947Reid St
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Barellan Central School ICSEA 894Boree St
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Welman St
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Binya Public School ICSEA 1008Barellan-Yenda Rd
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 Beckom by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Beckom Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Beckom" under Suburb