Bugaldie

NSW 2357 • New South Wales

162
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
368.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Bugaldie

Bugaldie is a small rural locality in north-western New South Wales, located in the Liverpool Plains region near Coonabarabran. With a recorded population of around 144 residents in the 2016 Census, Bugaldie is a thinly settled farming community surrounded by grazing and cropping properties on the north-western slopes of NSW. The area was once served by a station on the Gwabegar railway line, which operated between 1923 and 1976 before the branch closed.

Life in Bugaldie centres on the local farming and grazing community, with residents enjoying wide open spaces and a quintessentially rural Australian lifestyle. The locality is within the Warrumbungle Shire Council area and lies within a region known for its clear night skies — Coonabarabran, the nearest town, is home to the Siding Spring Observatory, Australia's major optical astronomical research facility. Those who call Bugaldie home tend to be self-reliant rural families accustomed to the rewards and challenges of remote country living.

Bugaldie falls under postcode 2357 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2357
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.19°, 149.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
368.34 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
N/A — no rail service
By Car (Peak)
5 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr to Sydney

🛣️ Nearest town is Coonabarabran (~25 km); very remote locality

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; private vehicle essential

🛒 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 Bugaldie by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bugaldie Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
162
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 Bugaldie located? +

Bugaldie is a rural locality in north-western New South Wales, approximately 25 kilometres from Coonabarabran in the Warrumbungle Shire Council area.

What is the history of Bugaldie? +

Bugaldie had a station on the Gwabegar railway line, which operated from 1923 until 1976. The line was built to service timber and agricultural industries in north-western NSW.

What is near Bugaldie? +

The nearest town is Coonabarabran, about 25 kilometres away, which is home to the Siding Spring Observatory and the Warrumbungle National Park, a popular destination for stargazing and hiking.