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Billimari

NSW 2804 • New South Wales

117
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
64.39 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet

About Billimari

Billimari is a small rural town and locality in the Cowra Shire of New South Wales's Central West region, located approximately 23 kilometres north of the regional centre of Cowra and 323 kilometres west of Sydney. The name "Billimari" derives from the Wiradjuri language, meaning "plenty of water", reflecting the area's reliable creek systems and pastoral heritage. With a population of 117 residents recorded at the 2021 Census and covering around 64 square kilometres, Billimari is a quiet agricultural locality set amid the wheat-growing and mixed-farming country of the Central West.

A historic grain silo built in 1923 stands as a centrepiece of the village, a reminder of the community's deep ties to agriculture and the wheat trade that shaped this part of New South Wales. The local "Billican" community group continues to foster village life through performances and fundraising, maintaining the social fabric of this small settlement. Cowra township provides residents with access to shopping, schools, the TAFE, and the internationally renowned Cowra Japanese War Cemetery and Peace Gardens, while Bathurst and Orange's broader services and dining scenes are within comfortable driving distance.

Billimari falls under postcode 2804 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2804
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.54°, 148.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.39 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Cowra / Orange / Bathurst Cowra ~25 min; Orange ~1.25 hr

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
323 km
By Train
No passenger rail at Billimari; drive to Blayney (~75 km) then Main Western Line to Sydney (~3 hr total)
By Car (Peak)
3.5 hr – 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr – 3.5 hr

🛣️ Travel via Cowra and Bathurst on the Great Western Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Small village with very limited walkable amenities; a car is needed for most errands

🛒 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 Billimari by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Billimari Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
117
▲ 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

What is Billimari known for? +

Billimari is known for its historic grain silo built in 1923, its Wiradjuri name meaning "plenty of water", and its strong community spirit maintained through the "Billican" group, which organises local performances and events. It is a quiet agricultural village in the wheat and mixed-farming country of the Central West.

How far is Billimari from Sydney? +

Billimari is approximately 323 kilometres west of Sydney, making it roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway through Bathurst and Cowra.

Does Billimari have public transport? +

Billimari has no local public transport service. Regional coach services connect Cowra (23 km south) to Orange and Bathurst, and the nearest passenger train station is at Blayney approximately 75 kilometres east. A private vehicle is essential for residents.

What is the population of Billimari? +

Billimari had a population of 117 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 64 square kilometres in Cowra Shire, New South Wales.

Is Billimari a good place to live? +

Billimari suits those who value a quiet, close-knit rural community in the Central West, with Cowra's services including the internationally recognised Japanese War Cemetery and Peace Gardens nearby. The area is well suited to farming lifestyles, and proximity to Cowra, Orange, and Bathurst provides access to broader amenities.

What is the postcode for Billimari? +

The postcode for Billimari in New South Wales is 2804.