Bendick Murrell
NSW 2803 • New South Wales
About Bendick Murrell
Bendick Murrell is a small historic town in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, located within the Hilltops Council local government area approximately 354 kilometres west of Sydney and 26 kilometres north-east of Young. The town sits adjacent to the Olympic Highway and has a 2021 Census population of 143 residents. Its name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'plain', originally applied to a local pastoral station, reflecting the area's long pastoral heritage.
The surrounding Hilltops region is predominantly agricultural, with sheep and cattle grazing, grain growing, and cherry orcharding as key industries. Bendick Murrell was historically a railway maintenance settlement on the Blayney–Demondrille line, and the town retains a quiet country character with a close-knit community. The nearby town of Young serves as the main service centre for residents, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and local services.
Bendick Murrell falls under postcode 2803 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach — Young / Cowra / Canberra Varies; approx 30 min to Young
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Olympic Highway provides main access; Young is the nearest service town
A small rural town with no local shopping or services; all errands require driving to Young or nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
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 Bendick Murrell by offence type, year and trend.
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