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Blighty

NSW 2713 • New South Wales

192
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
222.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Blighty

Blighty is a small rural town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated on the Riverina Highway midway between the towns of Finley and Deniliquin in the Edward River Council local government area. With a population of around 190 people, Blighty is a compact agricultural service centre set among the flat irrigation farmland characteristic of the southern Riverina, where rice, cereal crops, and pastoral farming dominate the landscape. The town lies at coordinates near the border of Victoria, roughly 80 kilometres north of Echuca.

Blighty offers a classic small-town rural lifestyle, with a tight-knit community supported by local sporting clubs, an agricultural hall, and the Blighty Hotel — a focal point for locals and passing travellers alike. The surrounding region is known for its rich farming country, with large irrigation properties producing rice and grain along the Murray–Darling irrigation network. Residents travel to Finley (approximately 20km) or Deniliquin (approximately 30km) for most services, schools, and shopping.

Blighty falls under postcode 2713 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2713
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.59°, 145.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
222.13 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
650 km
By Train
No local train service; nearest station is Deniliquin (~30km)
By Car (Peak)
7-8 hrs to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 hrs to Sydney

🛣️ Car essential; Riverina Highway connects to Finley and Deniliquin; coach services from Deniliquin

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural town; limited footpaths; vehicle required for nearly all daily needs outside of the immediate town centre

🛒 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 Blighty by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Blighty Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
192
▲ 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

Where is Blighty NSW? +

Blighty is a small town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located on the Riverina Highway approximately 20km from Finley and 30km from Deniliquin, in the Edward River Council area.

What LGA is Blighty in? +

Blighty is within the Edward River Council local government area of New South Wales.

What is Blighty known for? +

Blighty is a small agricultural service town in the southern Riverina, known for the surrounding irrigation farmland growing rice and cereal crops, and the local Blighty Hotel which serves the community and passing travellers.