Murrin Bridge
NSW 2672 • New South Wales
About Murrin Bridge
Murrin Bridge is a small Aboriginal community located in central-western New South Wales, approximately 12 kilometres north of Lake Cargelligo in Cobar Shire. The locality sits on the southern bank of the Lachlan River, with Lake Cargelligo across the river in Lachlan Shire. With a population of 57 in the 2021 Census, Murrin Bridge is a close-knit Indigenous community with deep cultural ties to the land.
Residents of Murrin Bridge primarily access services, shops, and schools from nearby Lake Cargelligo, a small country town that serves as the regional service hub. The Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) plays an important role in supporting community welfare, land rights, and cultural preservation. The surrounding landscape features open plains, the winding Lachlan River, and the serene Lake Cargelligo wetlands, attracting birdwatchers and anglers.
Murrin Bridge falls under postcode 2672 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- CountryLink/NSW TrainLink coaches — Forbes / Parkes / Sydney Approx 5 hrs to Sydney via Forbes
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Lake Cargelligo (12 km south) is the nearest town with basic services. Orange and Parkes are the closest regional centres.
A small rural community with no public transport. A car is essential to access services in Lake Cargelligo.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lake Cargelligo Central School ICSEA 85865 Canada St
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Conapaira Street
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 Murrin Bridge by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Murrin Bridge Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Murrin Bridge" under Suburb