Birriwa
NSW 2844 • New South Wales
About Birriwa
Birriwa is a rural locality covering 77.2 square kilometres located in New South Wales approximately 35 kilometres from Coolah and around 370 kilometres from Sydney. With a population of just 45 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Birriwa is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
The surrounding New South Wales countryside offers the quiet rhythms of rural life, with residents relying on Coolah for shopping, schools, medical services, and community facilities. Like many small localities across regional New South Wales, Birriwa is part of a broader agricultural community where farming families have worked the land for generations. Those drawn to Birriwa value the open space, privacy, and connection to the land that rural living provides.
Birriwa falls under postcode 2844 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2844
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2844, 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 2844; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Coolah Approx 26 min by car
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Coolah approximately 35 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dunedoo Central School ICSEA 8936375 1489 Digilah St
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50-60 Tucklan Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Western Local Government Area, which contains Birriwa. 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)