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Bigga

NSW 2583 • New South Wales

268
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
602.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricSouthern TablelandsLifestyle

About Bigga

Bigga is a small historic township in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located within Upper Lachlan Shire approximately 191 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 52 kilometres south-east of Cowra. Situated at an elevation of 671 metres in County Georgiana, the town was established in 1892 and had 268 residents recorded in the 2021 census. The surrounding locality spans approximately 602 square kilometres of rolling tablelands and grazing land. Bigga falls within the Hume federal electorate and the Goulburn state electorate.

Bigga offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in the scenic Southern Tablelands, with a close-knit community centred around the historic Bigga War Memorial Hall and local farming traditions. The nearby Wyangala Dam and reservoir provide popular recreational opportunities including fishing, boating and camping. Residents typically travel to Cowra (52km) or Goulburn (91km) for major retail, healthcare and educational services. The area attracts hobby farmers, retirees and those seeking affordable rural land within a few hours of Sydney.

Bigga falls under postcode 2583 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2583
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.20°, 149.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
602.81 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • CountryLink coach — Cowra / Crookwell / Goulburn Varies; infrequent service

Commute to Sydney

Distance
191 km
By Train
No train station; nearest is Cowra (~52km), which has limited bus connections
By Bus
Infrequent regional coach services via Cowra
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr via Olympic Highway and Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 15 min via Olympic Highway

🛣️ Private vehicle is the only practical transport option; Cowra is the nearest regional hub at 52km

Walkability Remote

Small township with very limited walkable services; private vehicle essential

🛒 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 Bigga by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bigga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
268
▲ 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

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