Shadforth
NSW 2800 • New South Wales
About Shadforth
Shadforth is a small rural locality in the Central West of New South Wales, situated approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Orange in the Orange state electorate and Calare federal division. Covering 18.1 square kilometres of undulating farming country on the volcanic basalt plains east of the Great Dividing Range, the locality recorded a population of 104 at the 2021 census. The area shares postcode 2800 with Orange, reflecting its close relationship with that regional city as the primary service hub. The landscape is characterised by fertile red-brown soils supporting mixed farming, including sheep, beef cattle, cereal crops and increasingly, cool-climate viticulture.
Shadforth residents enjoy the clean, cool air and open farming landscapes of the Central Tablelands while being within easy reach of Orange — one of regional New South Wales's most liveable cities, renowned for its food and wine scene, heritage streetscapes, F.O.O.D Week festival, and excellent schools and medical facilities including the Orange Health Service. The Orange wine region, producing award-winning cool-climate wines at altitude, surrounds the locality and draws visitors year-round. Sydney is approximately 260 kilometres to the east, accessible in under 3 hours via the Great Western Highway. The combination of affordable land, clean air and proximity to Orange's urban amenities makes Shadforth popular for farming families and rural lifestyle seekers.
Shadforth falls under postcode 2800 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus / Orange Bus Lines — Orange ~20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Orange (12 km) is the primary service centre with hospital, schools, shopping and TrainLink connections. Dubbo is approximately 130 km north-west. Daily commuting to Sydney is not practical for most residents.
Shadforth is a dispersed farming locality with no local shops or public transport. A private vehicle is needed for all daily activities; Orange provides the nearest services a short drive away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Borenore Public School ICSEA 992Forbes Rd
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Cargo Public School ICSEA 764Hutton St
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Clergate Public School ICSEA 961Clergate Lane
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Mullion Creek Public School ICSEA 1009RMB Long Point Rd
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Nashdale Public School ICSEA 1063Cargo Rd
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59-67 Bathurst Road
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Anson Street School ICSEA 88294 Anson St
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Bletchington Public School ICSEA 938Matthews Ave
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Bowen Public School ICSEA 811Park St
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Calare Public School ICSEA 964Wentworth Lane
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Canobolas Public School ICSEA 1098Canobolas Rd
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Glenroi Heights Public School ICSEA 751Maxwell Ave
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49 Anson Street
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7 Murphy Lane
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500 Cecil Road
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Orange East Public School ICSEA 95145 Spring St
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Orange High School ICSEA 979Woodward St
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Orange Public School ICSEA 104678 Kite St
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Spring Hill Public School ICSEA 969Seaton 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 Shadforth by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Shadforth Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Shadforth" under Suburb