Burnt Yards
NSW 2792 • New South Wales
About Burnt Yards
Burnt Yards is a small rural locality in the Blayney Shire of New South Wales, located in the Central Tablelands approximately 22 kilometres west of Blayney and around 45 kilometres southwest of Orange. The locality covers just under 48 square kilometres and had a population of approximately 39 residents at the 2021 census. The landscape is defined by rolling tablelands farmland, with the area sitting on the Central West NSW plateau at moderate elevation. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Riverina and the NSW state electorate of Cootamundra.
Agriculture is the economic backbone of Burnt Yards, with sheep, cattle and cropping enterprises typical of the Central Tablelands. Residents travel to Blayney or Orange for everyday services, with Orange offering the full range of regional city amenities including hospitals, schools and retail. The locality has a long pastoral history, and its quiet rural character appeals to those seeking an off-the-beaten-path farming lifestyle. Orange Airport provides regional air connections for the wider district.
Burnt Yards falls under postcode 2792 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Blayney
🛣️ Car is essential. Blayney railway station (~22 km east) is on the Main Western Line with infrequent NSW TrainLink services to Sydney (~4 hrs) and Dubbo. Orange is ~45 km northeast and serves as the main regional city for services.
A small farming locality with no public transport. All daily needs require private vehicle travel to Blayney or Orange.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Loquat St