Blayney
NSW 2799 • Rest of NSW
About Blayney
Blayney is a historic farming town and administrative centre in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated 240 kilometres west of Sydney and 35 kilometres west of Bathurst at an elevation of 863 metres. With a population of around 3,000, it serves as the seat of Blayney Shire Council. The town has Wiradjuri heritage and was established as a European settlement in the 1840s, growing significantly after the railway arrived in 1876. Its character blends rural agricultural traditions with a strong sense of community.
Blayney offers a quintessential country town lifestyle with three hotels, churches, a supermarket, community centre, aquatic centre, and public library. The surrounding shire is renowned for farming and grazing, with intermittent mining activity contributing to the local economy. Heritage-listed sites including the railway station and Uniting Church add historical charm. The town attracts families and retirees seeking affordable rural living with access to larger centres in Bathurst and Orange, while maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Blayney falls under postcode 2799 and is governed by Blayney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bathurst electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Bathurst 32 min
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Orange 30 min
- Bathurst Buslines 522/524 — Bathurst via local stops 40 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Direct train services to Blayney are limited; most connections via Bathurst. Bathurst is the primary regional centre at 35km.
Town centre along Adelaide Street is walkable with shops and services; car needed for surrounding areas
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blayney High School ICSEA 917Water St
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Blayney Public School ICSEA 928Lindsay St
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Neville Public School ICSEA 974Crouch St
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Adelaide Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 7 heritage-listed places in or near Blayney, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 61
- 2. New Zealand 27
- 3. Germany 9
- 4. Thailand 9
- 5. Philippines 8
- 6. Netherlands 7
- 7. Italy 5
- 8. Malta 5
- 9. China 4
- 10. Ireland 4
- 11. Pakistan 4
- 12. Papua New Guinea 4
- 13. Sri Lanka 4
- 14. United States 4
- 15. Canada 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)