Lake Burrendong
NSW 2820 • New South Wales
About Lake Burrendong
Lake Burrendong is a locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, centred on the large man-made reservoir created by Burrendong Dam on the Macquarie and Cudgegong rivers, near the town of Wellington. The lake covers approximately 8,900 hectares when full and is one of the largest water storage areas in New South Wales. As a locality it has negligible permanent residential population, primarily functioning as a recreation reserve and state park.
The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, water skiing, and camping, attracting visitors from across the Central West. Lake Burrendong State Park surrounds the reservoir and offers camping facilities, picnic areas, and abundant birdlife. The nearest service town is Wellington, roughly 20 kilometres away, which provides shops, schools, and healthcare for the broader area.
Lake Burrendong falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink regional coach — Dubbo / Sydney Varies
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest rail at Wellington. Car essential for local movement around the lake area.
No urban infrastructure; entirely car or boat dependent within the state park locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mumbil Public School ICSEA 807Apsley Cres
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Stuart Town Public School ICSEA 722Burrendong Way
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Percy Street
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15 Gipps Street
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Wellington High School ICSEA 792Whiteley St
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Wellington Public School ICSEA 816Percy St
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 Lake Burrendong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lake Burrendong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lake Burrendong" under Suburb