Grenfell
NSW 2810 • Rest of NSW
About Grenfell
Grenfell is a historic country town in the Central West of New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre of the Weddin Shire. With a population of around 2,600, it sits at an elevation of 424 metres on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. The town has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming and grazing as the dominant industries, and is notable as the birthplace of poet Henry Lawson.
Grenfell offers a quintessential rural Australian lifestyle with a tight-knit community, heritage buildings along Main Street, and surrounding pastoral landscapes. The town has essential services including a hospital, schools, sporting facilities, and a growing arts scene centred on the Henry Lawson Festival. It appeals to retirees, farming families, and those seeking an affordable country lifestyle approximately 4.5 hours from Sydney.
Grenfell falls under postcode 2810 and is governed by Weddin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Cowra, Bathurst, Sydney 4.5-5 hr to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Regional town; nearest major centre is Orange (75 km). Most residents drive for daily needs.
The town centre along Main Street is walkable for basic errands, but most residents rely on cars for work, shopping, and accessing services in larger regional centres.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Caragabal Public School ICSEA 986Marsden & Wheoga Sts
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Grenfell Public School ICSEA 965Melyra St
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Weddin Street
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The Henry Lawson High School ICSEA 94649 South Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Grenfell, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 45
- 2. Philippines 12
- 3. New Zealand 11
- 4. India 6
- 5. Netherlands 6
- 6. Vietnam 6
- 7. Italy 5
- 8. Malta 5
- 9. Bangladesh 4
- 10. Egypt 3
- 11. Germany 3
- 12. Greece 3
- 13. Hong Kong 3
- 14. United States 3
- 15. Wales 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)