Bumbaldry
NSW 2794 • New South Wales
About Bumbaldry
Bumbaldry is a small rural locality in central New South Wales, situated between Cowra and Grenfell on the Mid Western Highway in the Weddin Shire area. Covering approximately 245 square kilometres of undulating farming country, the locality recorded a population of around 107 at the 2021 census, with most residents engaged in broadacre farming and grazing. The landscape is characterised by open paddocks, scattered remnant bushland, and the quiet roads that connect surrounding agricultural properties.
Life in Bumbaldry is centred on farming and the strong rural communities of nearby Cowra (approximately 36 km) and Grenfell. Cowra provides the primary hub for services including schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and the internationally significant Cowra Japanese Garden and War Cemetery. The locality is within a 4-hour drive of Sydney, making it accessible for those who value space and rural tranquillity while maintaining some connection to urban centres. It suits small-scale landholders, hobby farmers, and those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle.
Bumbaldry falls under postcode 2794 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Cowra / Orange / Sydney Cowra ~35 min, Sydney ~4.5 hrs by coach
Commute to Cowra
🛣️ Sydney is approximately 300 km east via Mid Western and Great Western Highways, around 4 hours by car.
Entirely car-dependent rural locality. No local shops or services; all amenities require travel to Cowra or Grenfell.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cowra High School ICSEA 884Dowell St
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Cowra Public School ICSEA 895Vaux St
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Holman Place School ICSEA 8228 Holman Place
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Holmwood Public School ICSEA 920Cowra-Carcoar Rd
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Mulyan Public School ICSEA 896Lachlan St
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11-15 Liverpool Street
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 Bumbaldry by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bumbaldry Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bumbaldry" under Suburb