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Ben Bullen

NSW 2790 • New South Wales

71
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
85.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandRemoteHinterland
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About Ben Bullen

Ben Bullen is a small mountain locality in the Central West of New South Wales, situated within the Lithgow City Council area approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Lithgow and around 160 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering 85 square kilometres of rugged sandstone tablelands and grazing country along the Castlereagh Highway, the locality had a population of 71 at the 2021 Census. Its name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning high, quiet place — an apt description for this elevated locality on the edge of the Gardens of Stone National Park near the Capertee Valley.

Ben Bullen is renowned among bushwalkers and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts for the Ben Bullen Trail, a spectacular 4WD route that snakes along the Great Dividing Range through Ben Bullen State Forest and into the Gardens of Stone National Park, offering dramatic views over the Wolgan and Capertee valleys. The nearby Capertee Valley, one of the world's widest canyons, is famous for birdwatching, particularly the endangered regent honeyeater. The Castlereagh Highway connects the locality to Lithgow to the south, where a full range of shops, schools, medical services, and the Lithgow railway station are accessible. Residents enjoy a remote pastoral lifestyle surrounded by extraordinary national park landscapes, with the village of Cullen Bullen and Capertee within close driving distance.

Ben Bullen falls under postcode 2790 and is governed by the Lithgow Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Blue Mountains electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2790
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lithgow
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Blue Mountains
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.31°, 150.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
85.14 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2790

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2790, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,778
Median 2023–24
$54,836
▲ 19.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,148

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2790; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow
30 km
N/A - car required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional bus (Castlereagh Bus) — Lithgow approx. 30-40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Lithgow (30 km) then train to Sydney Central via Blue Mountains Line (approx. 2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Castlereagh Highway connects south to Lithgow, then Great Western Highway or M1/M2 motorways to Sydney. A car is essential for local travel.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ben Bullen is a remote rural locality with minimal services; a car is required for all daily errands, with Lithgow the nearest major service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
71
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lithgow Local Government Area, which contains Ben Bullen. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
308.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.5%
Motor vehicle theft
178.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
564.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
212.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Lithgow →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben Bullen known for? +

Ben Bullen is known for its spectacular natural surroundings, including the Gardens of Stone National Park and the nearby Capertee Valley — one of the world's widest canyons. The Ben Bullen 4WD Trail is popular with off-road enthusiasts and bushwalkers, and the area is renowned for birdwatching, particularly for the endangered regent honeyeater.

How far is Ben Bullen from Sydney? +

Ben Bullen is approximately 160 kilometres north-west of Sydney, about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway and Castlereagh Highway.

Does Ben Bullen have public transport? +

Ben Bullen has very limited public transport options. A regional bus service provides some connection to Lithgow, and from Lithgow the NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line connects to Sydney Central in approximately 2 hours. A car is strongly recommended for local travel.

What is the population of Ben Bullen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ben Bullen has a population of 71 residents, making it one of the smaller localities within the Lithgow City Council area.

Is Ben Bullen a good place to live? +

Ben Bullen appeals to those who value a remote rural lifestyle surrounded by dramatic national park scenery. The locality offers peace, natural beauty, and proximity to the Gardens of Stone National Park and Capertee Valley, though residents rely on Lithgow for all major services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Ben Bullen? +

The postcode for Ben Bullen, New South Wales is 2790, shared with Lithgow and surrounding localities.

Is Ben Bullen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ben Bullen is part of the Lithgow LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.