Bogan Gate
NSW 2876 • New South Wales
About Bogan Gate
Bogan Gate is a small rural village in the Parkes Shire of New South Wales' Central West region, situated approximately 392 kilometres west of Sydney and 38 kilometres west of the regional centre of Parkes. With a 2021 Census population of 269 residents spread across a large locality of nearly 446 square kilometres, the area is defined by wide-open pastoral country and a tight-knit rural community. The name Bogan Gate derives from a local Aboriginal word meaning 'the birthplace of a notable headman of the local tribe.'
The village sits in prime wheat and sheep farming country on the Sydney–Broken Hill rail corridor, which has historically connected it to broader regional networks. Day-to-day services are accessed in nearby Parkes, which offers supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and the renowned annual Parkes Elvis Festival. Bogan Gate itself retains a quiet, unhurried character typical of Central West NSW hamlets, appealing to those who value rural simplicity and wide horizons.
Bogan Gate falls under postcode 2876 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — Parkes (38 km) is the nearest service town N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Parkes (38 km east) is the nearest regional hub; Newell and Bogan highways provide road access
A car is essential for all daily needs; limited village infrastructure means most errands require a drive to Parkes
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bogan Gate Public School ICSEA 828Bogan St
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 Bogan Gate by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bogan Gate Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bogan Gate" under Suburb