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Billimari

NSW 2804 • New South Wales

117
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
64.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet
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About Billimari

Billimari is a small rural town and locality in the Cowra Shire of New South Wales's Central West region, located approximately 23 kilometres north of the regional centre of Cowra and 323 kilometres west of Sydney. The name "Billimari" derives from the Wiradjuri language, meaning "plenty of water", reflecting the area's reliable creek systems and pastoral heritage. With a population of 117 residents recorded at the 2021 Census and covering around 64 square kilometres, Billimari is a quiet agricultural locality set amid the wheat-growing and mixed-farming country of the Central West.

A historic grain silo built in 1923 stands as a centrepiece of the village, a reminder of the community's deep ties to agriculture and the wheat trade that shaped this part of New South Wales. The local "Billican" community group continues to foster village life through performances and fundraising, maintaining the social fabric of this small settlement. Cowra township provides residents with access to shopping, schools, the TAFE, and the internationally renowned Cowra Japanese War Cemetery and Peace Gardens, while Bathurst and Orange's broader services and dining scenes are within comfortable driving distance.

Billimari falls under postcode 2804 and is governed by the Cowra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2804
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cowra
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.54°, 148.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.39 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2804

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2804, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,426
Median 2023–24
$47,138
▲ 29.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,073

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2804; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Cowra / Orange / Bathurst Cowra ~25 min; Orange ~1.25 hr

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
323 km
By Train
No passenger rail at Billimari; drive to Blayney (~75 km) then Main Western Line to Sydney (~3 hr total)
By Car (Peak)
3.5 hr – 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr – 3.5 hr

🛣️ Travel via Cowra and Bathurst on the Great Western Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Small village with very limited walkable amenities; a car is needed for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
117
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
425.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.5%
Motor vehicle theft
220.8 / 100k
2yr Down 36.4% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
378.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
315.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.0%
View all 62 offence types for Cowra →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Billimari known for? +

Billimari is known for its historic grain silo built in 1923, its Wiradjuri name meaning "plenty of water", and its strong community spirit maintained through the "Billican" group, which organises local performances and events. It is a quiet agricultural village in the wheat and mixed-farming country of the Central West.

How far is Billimari from Sydney? +

Billimari is approximately 323 kilometres west of Sydney, making it roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway through Bathurst and Cowra.

Does Billimari have public transport? +

Billimari has no local public transport service. Regional coach services connect Cowra (23 km south) to Orange and Bathurst, and the nearest passenger train station is at Blayney approximately 75 kilometres east. A private vehicle is essential for residents.

What is the population of Billimari? +

Billimari had a population of 117 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 64 square kilometres in Cowra Shire, New South Wales.

Is Billimari a good place to live? +

Billimari suits those who value a quiet, close-knit rural community in the Central West, with Cowra's services including the internationally recognised Japanese War Cemetery and Peace Gardens nearby. The area is well suited to farming lifestyles, and proximity to Cowra, Orange, and Bathurst provides access to broader amenities.

What is the postcode for Billimari? +

The postcode for Billimari in New South Wales is 2804.

Is Billimari a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Billimari is part of the Cowra 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.