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Billywillinga

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

196
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
51.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralCar-DependentAffordableAgricultural

About Billywillinga

Billywillinga is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Blayney Shire Council area approximately 35 kilometres east of Blayney and around 45 kilometres from Bathurst. With a population of around 196 residents spread across some 51 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled pastoral landscape of open farmland, native bush, and grazing properties. The locality sits at a modest elevation on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, with a median household income reflecting its agricultural character.

Life in Billywillinga revolves around farming and rural pursuits, with residents relying on the nearby service towns of Blayney and Bathurst for shopping, schools, medical services, and employment. The surrounding countryside offers wide open spaces and the quiet pleasures of country living, appealing to those who value self-sufficiency and a close connection to the land. There is no public transport serving the locality, making a private vehicle essential for everyday life.

Billywillinga falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.56 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Blayney
35 km
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Bus Services

  • No local bus service — Nearest services at Blayney or Bathurst N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Blayney or Bathurst station, then ~3 hr to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Accessed via Mid Western Highway; Bathurst is the main regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, services, or footpaths — a car is essential for all daily 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 Billywillinga by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Billywillinga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
196
▲ 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 Billywillinga known for? +

Billywillinga is known as a quiet pastoral locality in the NSW Central Tablelands, characterised by open farmland, grazing properties, and expansive rural scenery on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

How far is Billywillinga from Sydney CBD? +

Billywillinga is approximately 185 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Great Western Highway and Mid Western Highway through Bathurst.

Does Billywillinga have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Billywillinga. The nearest train station is at Blayney, approximately 35 kilometres away, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Billywillinga? +

Billywillinga has a population of approximately 196 residents according to the 2021 Census, spread across a large rural area of around 51 square kilometres.

Is Billywillinga a good place to live? +

Billywillinga suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle with open space and privacy, close enough to Blayney and Bathurst for services and employment. It is best suited to self-sufficient residents comfortable with country living and car dependency.

What is the postcode for Billywillinga? +

The postcode for Billywillinga is 2795, which it shares with Blayney and a number of surrounding Central Tablelands localities.