Wallendbeen
NSW 2588 • New South Wales
About Wallendbeen
Wallendbeen is a small rural village in the Hilltops region of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres northeast of Cootamundra and equidistant from the towns of Young and Harden Murrumburrah. With a population of around 299, it sits within some of the most productive and picturesque farming country in Australia, characterised by rolling hills, golden grain fields, and sheep and cattle grazing country. The locality spans a large area of 218 square kilometres, reflecting the expansive rural landscape it encompasses.
Wallendbeen has the quiet charm of a classic Australian country village, with a historical railway heritage and the surrounding Wallendbeen Park Farm bringing renewed interest in regenerative agriculture to the area. The community is tight-knit, comprising farming families and rural residents who value the peace, open space, and strong connection to the land. Visitors come for the scenic country drives, farm stays, and the chance to experience authentic rural NSW life, approximately four hours by road from Sydney.
Wallendbeen falls under postcode 2588 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
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Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Remote rural village. Nearest significant town is Cootamundra (30 km). Canberra is approx. 2 hr away.
Very rural locality; a private vehicle is essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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King St
Crime Statistics
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