Palmers Oaky
NSW 2795 • Central West NSW
About Palmers Oaky
Palmers Oaky is a small rural locality in the Central West of New South Wales, situated within the Blayney Shire approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Bathurst and 220 kilometres west of Sydney. The locality covers a vast area of approximately 182 square kilometres of undulating pastoral and agricultural land on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, at an elevation of around 900 metres. With a recorded population of just 38 people, Palmers Oaky is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the Central Tablelands region.
Life in Palmers Oaky revolves entirely around rural activities — primarily sheep and cattle grazing, mixed farming, and large-scale agriculture on vast rural properties. The landscape is characterised by open paddocks, scattered eucalyptus woodland, and the quiet rhythm of country life typical of the Central Tablelands. Residents travel to Blayney for everyday services and schooling, or to Bathurst — the regional centre — for a wider range of shopping, healthcare, and education. The area appeals to farming families and those seeking a self-sufficient rural lifestyle in one of NSW's less-populated corners.
Palmers Oaky falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by Blayney Shire Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Great Western Highway (A32) and Mid Western Highway (B55) are the primary routes
Extremely remote rural locality; no footpaths, public transport, or local services; vehicle required for all activities
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 Palmers Oaky by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Palmers Oaky Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Palmers Oaky" under Suburb
