Biddon
NSW 2827 • New South Wales
About Biddon
Biddon is a small rural locality in central-western New South Wales, located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Gilgandra in the Warrumbungle Shire. With a 2021 Census population of 123 and a vast area of 294 square kilometres, Biddon is one of the more sparsely populated parts of the state. The land is largely flat to undulating grazing country, typical of the Macquarie and Castlereagh River catchments.
The community of Biddon is rooted in agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing forming the backbone of the local economy. Life here is unhurried and centred on the land, with residents relying on nearby Gilgandra and Coonabarabran for services, shopping, and schooling. The area appeals to those who value a genuine rural lifestyle, wide open spaces, and the quiet rhythms of country New South Wales.
Biddon falls under postcode 2827 and is governed by the Gilgandra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2827
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2827, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2827; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Gilgandra (25 km); Dubbo is approx. 100 km south
No local services or footpaths — a vehicle is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gilgandra High School ICSEA 8496847 2276 Court Street
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Gilgandra Public School ICSEA 8156847 2043 Wrigley St
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20 Wrigley Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Gilgandra Local Government Area, which contains Biddon. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)