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Bilbul

NSW 2680 • New South Wales

586
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
78.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricMulticultural

About Bilbul

Bilbul is a small village in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 6 kilometres north-east of Griffith within the City of Griffith local government area. With a population of 586 people recorded in the 2021 Census, the village sits in the fertile irrigated agricultural lands that made this part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area famous. Bilbul is home to the head office of De Bortoli Wines, one of Australia's most celebrated family wine producers, and also hosts the William Bull Brewery, named after the early landowner after whom the village itself is named. The village was gazetted and a post office established in 1922.

The lifestyle in Bilbul is anchored by viticulture, horticulture, and the wine industry, with the surrounding Griffith wine region producing world-class varieties including the iconic Noble One botrytis semillon. The area around Bilbul and Griffith is known for its strong multicultural character, particularly its Italian community which settled the region during the irrigation era and built its food and wine culture. Residents enjoy the rural village atmosphere while being just minutes from Griffith's full range of shops, schools, and healthcare. The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area landscape — flat plains, vineyards, citrus orchards, and wetlands — provides a distinctive character unique to inland NSW.

Bilbul falls under postcode 2680 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2680
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.32°, 145.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
78.62 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional NSW Coaches — Griffith 10-15 min

Commute to Griffith CBD

Distance
6 km
By Train
No rail to Bilbul; Griffith has no passenger train service
By Car (Peak)
10-12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-10 min

🛣️ Car essential; Griffith Airport offers limited regional flights to Sydney

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural village; limited footpaths; car required for most errands; Griffith is a short drive away

🛒 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 Bilbul by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bilbul Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
586
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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

What is Bilbul NSW known for? +

Bilbul is best known as the home of De Bortoli Wines, one of Australia's most celebrated wine producers, and the William Bull Brewery. It is situated in the heart of the Griffith wine region in the Riverina.

Where is Bilbul located? +

Bilbul is a village located about 6 kilometres north-east of Griffith in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Griffith LGA.

What is the population of Bilbul? +

Bilbul had a population of 586 people according to the 2021 Census.

Is De Bortoli Wines based in Bilbul? +

Yes, the head office and main winery of De Bortoli Wines, makers of the famous Noble One botrytis semillon, is located at Bilbul near Griffith.

What schools are near Bilbul NSW? +

Bilbul Public School closed in 2011 due to low enrolments. Students now attend schools in nearby Griffith, which has multiple primary and secondary schools.