Breelong
NSW 2827 • New South Wales
About Breelong
Breelong is a small rural locality in Gilgandra Shire, New South Wales, situated approximately 486 km north-west of Sydney and 43 km north-east of Gilgandra. The locality sits at the confluence of Wallumburrawang Creek and the Castlereagh River, covering around 263 square kilometres of open agricultural land. With a 2021 census population of just 85 residents, Breelong is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the Central West region. The area lies on the traditional lands of the Weilwan Aboriginal peoples and carries significant cultural and historical heritage.
Life in Breelong revolves entirely around agriculture, with broad-acre cropping and grazing being the dominant land uses across the locality. The nearest township providing services and amenities is Gilgandra, roughly 43 km to the south-west, where residents access schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities. Breelong suits those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle with wide-open landscapes and a strong pastoral community. The locality is known historically for the 1900 Breelong massacre, a significant event in Australian colonial history that involved the Mawbey family farming property.
Breelong 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
Bus Services
- Regional coaches — Gilgandra / Dubbo 45–90 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Gilgandra (43 km) is the closest service centre; Dubbo (~110 km) is the nearest major centre.
Breelong is a remote rural locality with no footpaths, public transport, or commercial services. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
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 Breelong. 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)