Byng
NSW 2798 • New South Wales
About Byng
Byng is a small rural locality in the Orange area of the Central Western Tablelands NSW, situated approximately 265 kilometres from Sydney CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 38 square kilometres of farming and wine country near Orange.
The nearest town of Orange, approximately 20 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Orange is a major cool-climate wine region known for its Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, set on an extinct volcano. There is no public transport serving Byng; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Byng falls under postcode 2798 and is governed by the Cabonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2798
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2798, 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 2798; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Orange is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Millthorpe Public School ICSEA 10536366 3104 Park St
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Spring Terrace Public School ICSEA 9276365 4287 573 Forest Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cabonne Local Government Area, which contains Byng. 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)