Gemalla
NSW 2795 • New South Wales
About Gemalla
Gemalla is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, located in the Oberon area approximately 30 kilometres south of Bathurst and around 200 kilometres west-northwest of Sydney. Situated at elevation on the tablelands, the locality has a very small population and is predominantly given over to grazing and rural land use. The surrounding landscape is one of open farmland and dry eucalypt woodland typical of the Central Tablelands, with cold winters and mild summers characteristic of the higher altitude. Gemalla falls within the Bathurst Regional Council area, in a district long associated with wool and beef production.
The Central Tablelands region offers a quiet rural lifestyle with Bathurst — one of Australia's oldest inland cities — providing the nearest significant services, including hospitals, universities, schools, and major retail. Bathurst is known for its motorsport heritage at Mount Panorama, its historic colonial streetscapes, and a growing services sector. Rural properties around Gemalla attract farming families and lifestyle buyers seeking affordable large-lot acreage within reasonable reach of Bathurst's amenities. The cool-climate environment and scenic tablelands countryside are defining features of the area.
Gemalla falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent. Bathurst is the primary destination for services and employment. The Great Western Highway (A32) provides the main connection to Sydney via the Blue Mountains.
Remote rural locality with no public transport, footpaths, or nearby services. All daily needs require a drive to Bathurst or surrounding towns.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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70 Elington Road
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Bathurst High School ICSEA 983Hope St
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Bathurst Public School ICSEA 983George St
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Bathurst South Public School ICSEA 936Havannah St
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Bathurst West Public School ICSEA 927Suttor St
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Carenne School ICSEA 908158 Browning St
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98 George Street
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Gormans Hill Road
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Eglinton Public School ICSEA 986Alexander St
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French-Smith Place
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Kelso High School ICSEA 859Boyd St
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Kelso Public School ICSEA 85919 Gilmour Street
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Meadow Flat Public School ICSEA 1000Great Western Hwy
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4173 O'Connell Road
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 Gemalla by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Gemalla Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Gemalla" under Suburb