Cross Roads

SA 5558 • South Australia

155
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalWine CountryRemoteQuiet Lifestyle

About Cross Roads

Cross Roads is a tiny rural locality near Mudgee in the Mid-Western Region of New South Wales, sharing the 2850 postcode with Mudgee. With a population of just 19 residents at the 2021 census across approximately 14.7 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest communities in the region. The locality is nestled in the rolling hills and farmland north-west of Mudgee, a renowned wine-producing town. Its name likely reflects an old intersection of droving or farming tracks in the pastoral landscape.

Residents of Cross Roads enjoy an exceptionally quiet and rural lifestyle, surrounded by vineyards, cattle properties, and the scenic Central Tablelands countryside. Mudgee, just a short drive away, provides a full range of services including boutique shops, restaurants, wineries, and healthcare. The Mudgee region is widely celebrated for its food and wine culture, and Cross Roads sits within easy reach of numerous award-winning cellar doors and country estates that attract visitors year-round.

Cross Roads falls under postcode 5558 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5558
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.11°, 137.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.27 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink Coach — Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney Coach from Mudgee to Sydney approx. 4 hrs

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
No direct rail; NSW TrainLink coach from Mudgee to Lithgow, then train to Sydney (~4.5 hrs total)
By Bus
NSW TrainLink coach from Mudgee to Sydney, limited daily services
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3 hrs to Sydney via Bells Line of Road or Great Western Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hrs 45 min to Sydney

🛣️ Mudgee is the nearest town (~15 km). No train station in Mudgee — coach connection at Lithgow or direct coach to Sydney.

Walkability Car Dependent

No local amenities within walking distance. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; Mudgee provides full services nearby.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Blanche Terrace
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
155
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

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