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Ilford

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

165
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
198.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietAgricultural

About Ilford

Ilford is a small village in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated on the Castlereagh Highway (known locally as the Sydney Road) beside the Crudine River, approximately 220 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The village covers an expansive rural district of nearly 199 square kilometres, with a population of around 165 residents living amid rolling hills, farmland, and bushland. Named after the English township of Ilford in Essex, it was established in the 1800s when early settlers arrived from that region.

Ilford is a quiet rural crossroads village, centred on the T-junction where the Bathurst-Ilford Road meets the Castlereagh Highway, with Ilford Public School serving the local farming community. The surrounding landscape is ideal for those seeking rural peace, with access to the nearby Mudgee region's wineries and the historic city of Bathurst both within comfortable driving distance. Larger towns including Mudgee (around 60 kilometres north-west) and Lithgow (around 50 kilometres south-east) provide medical services, schools, and shopping for residents of the area.

Ilford falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
198.88 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coaches (limited) — Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney Varies; Sydney approx. 3-4 hr by coach

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct rail; drive to Lithgow (50 km) for Main Western Line trains to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car essential; Castlereagh Highway links south to Lithgow and north to Mudgee; Bells Line of Road also accessible

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ilford has minimal local services; a car is required for virtually all daily needs beyond the school and any passing trade

🛒 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 Ilford by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Ilford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
165
▲ 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

What is Ilford known for? +

Ilford is known as a quiet rural crossroads village on the Castlereagh Highway in mid-western NSW, surrounded by rolling farmland and bushland between Bathurst and the Mudgee wine region.

How far is Ilford from Sydney? +

Ilford is approximately 220 kilometres north-west of Sydney, about a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via Lithgow and the Bells Line of Road or via Bathurst and the Great Western Highway.

Does Ilford have public transport? +

Ilford has limited NSW TrainLink coach connections. The nearest train station is at Lithgow, approximately 50 kilometres to the south-east on the Main Western Line.

What is the population of Ilford? +

Ilford has a population of approximately 165 residents according to the 2021 Census, spread across the village and surrounding rural district within the Mid-Western Regional Council.

Is Ilford a good place to live? +

Ilford appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle in a peaceful NSW highlands setting, with the Mudgee region's wineries and the historic city of Bathurst both within an hour's drive. Amenities are very limited locally, so a car is essential.

What is the postcode for Ilford? +

The postcode for Ilford, NSW is 2850, shared with Mudgee and surrounding localities in the Mid-Western region.