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Birganbigil

NSW 2710 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
92.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteRiverside
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About Birganbigil

Birganbigil is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney near the town of Deniliquin. The locality covers around 93 square kilometres of flat Riverina plains and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the lower Murrumbidgee irrigation district, supporting rice cultivation, sheep, and beef cattle grazing in a semi-arid climate.

Deniliquin, approximately 25 kilometres to the south, is the main service centre for the district providing a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and is known as the rice-growing capital of Australia and home of the Deni Ute Muster music festival. The surrounding Riverina plains are vast, flat, and productive, with irrigation from the Murrumbidgee system. A car is the only practical transport in Birganbigil.

Birganbigil falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the Edward River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2710
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Edward River
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.36°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
92.71 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2710

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2710, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,092
Median 2023–24
$50,482
▲ 22.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,840

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2710; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Deniliquin
25 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
700 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
7.5–8 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
7.5 hours

🛣️ Cobb Highway provides road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Deniliquin.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
368.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
178.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
653.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 9.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
582.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Edward River →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birganbigil known for? +

Birganbigil is a pastoral and irrigation farming locality in the NSW Riverina near Deniliquin, set in the rice-growing and sheep-grazing country of the lower Murrumbidgee district.

How far is Birganbigil from Sydney CBD? +

Birganbigil is approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around 7.5 to 8 hours by road.

Does Birganbigil have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Birganbigil. Deniliquin (approximately 25 km south) provides the nearest services and a car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Birganbigil? +

According to the 2021 Census, Birganbigil has a population of approximately 59 residents, a very small remote locality in the NSW Riverina.

Is Birganbigil a good place to live? +

Birganbigil suits those committed to irrigation farming and pastoral life in the Riverina, with Deniliquin providing essential services and the famous Deni Ute Muster festival nearby.

What is the postcode for Birganbigil? +

The postcode for Birganbigil, NSW is 2710.

Is Birganbigil a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Birganbigil is part of the Edward River 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.