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Berthong

NSW 2594 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
167.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Berthong

Berthong is a small rural locality in the central-west tablelands of New South Wales, located roughly midway between Harden and Young in the Hilltops region. With just 65 residents spread across 167 km² of undulating grazing country, Berthong is quintessential Australian farming countryside — wide open paddocks, scattered eucalypts, and the kind of big skies that only the inland NSW tablelands can offer. The locality sits at moderate elevation on the south-western slopes and is part of the broader Hilltops local government area.

Life in Berthong is centred on agriculture, primarily sheep and cattle grazing, with some cropping during good seasons. Residents are largely self-reliant, travelling to nearby Harden-Murrumburrah (approx. 25 km) or Young (approx. 30 km) for services, schools, and shopping. The area is beloved by those who value peace, space, and the rhythm of rural life, and the surrounding region offers some of NSW's best cherry orchards, wineries, and open landscape touring routes.

Berthong falls under postcode 2594 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2594
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.23°, 148.11°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
167.22 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Harden Station
25 km
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Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Harden (~3.5 hrs to Central)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3.5 hrs via Hume Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3.5 hrs via Hume Hwy

🛣️ Berthong is a remote rural locality. Harden (25 km) is the closest town with a train station. Young (30 km) is the nearest regional service centre.

Walkability Car Dependent

A dispersed rural locality — a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Berthong by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Berthong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Berthong" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Berthong NSW? +

Berthong is a small rural locality in the Hilltops LGA of central-west NSW, approximately 25 km from Harden and 30 km from Young.

What is Berthong known for? +

Berthong is quiet farming locality in sheep and cattle country, surrounded by the scenic agricultural landscapes of the NSW south-western slopes.

What services are available near Berthong? +

Harden-Murrumburrah (25 km) has a school, hospital, shops, and a train station. Young (30 km) offers a wider range of regional services.