Bimbi
NSW 2810 • New South Wales
About Bimbi
Bimbi is a small rural locality in the Weddin Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 395 kilometres west of Sydney and 33 kilometres south-west of Grenfell. The locality lies within the Central West agricultural belt, in gently rolling farmland at the fringe of the Lachlan River catchment. With a population of around 114, Bimbi is known for its quiet rural atmosphere and the historic war memorial that serves as a local landmark.
The community in Bimbi is anchored by farming families who have worked the surrounding land for generations, with sheep and cereal cropping forming the backbone of the local economy. The nearest town of Grenfell, famous as the birthplace of poet Henry Lawson, provides access to schools, shops, and medical services. Life in Bimbi reflects the slower pace and deep community bonds characteristic of small Central West NSW localities.
Bimbi falls under postcode 2810 and is governed by the Weddin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2810
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2810, 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 2810; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Mid-Western Highway and local roads through Grenfell.
No public transport. All trips require private vehicle.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Caragabal Public School ICSEA 986Marsden & Wheoga Sts
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Grenfell Public School ICSEA 9656343 2122 30-42 Melyra St
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24 Weddin Street
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The Henry Lawson High School ICSEA 9466343 1390 49 South Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Weddin Local Government Area, which contains Bimbi. 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)