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Garland

NSW 2797 • New South Wales

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
85.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent
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About Garland

Garland is a small rural locality in the Blayney Shire of New South Wales, situated on the Central Tablelands approximately 40 kilometres south of Blayney and around 80 kilometres south of Bathurst. The locality covers approximately 86 square kilometres of open grazing and agricultural country at elevations typical of the Central Tablelands, and had a population of just 75 at the 2021 Census. Properties in Garland are predominantly rural holdings and grazing farms, with the landscape characterised by gently undulating to hilly pastoral country. The 2797 postcode area does not have a recorded ATO median income, reflecting the very small and dispersed nature of this rural community.

Residents of Garland rely on nearby towns for all services, with Blayney, Cowra, and Orange the main regional centres for shopping, healthcare, and schooling. The town of Blayney, around 40 kilometres north, offers a railway station on the Main Western Line connecting to Bathurst and Sydney, providing the nearest accessible public transport. The surrounding Central Tablelands countryside is valued for its wide-open spaces, agricultural heritage, and quiet rural lifestyle. Garland suits those who are self-sufficient and enjoy the pace and freedom of remote rural living.

Garland falls under postcode 2797 and is governed by the Blayney Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2797
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Blayney
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.61°, 148.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
85.86 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2797

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2797 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,259
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,811

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2797; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Blayney Station
40 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
Drive to Blayney Station then train to Sydney Central (~4 hours total)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3.5-4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 3 hours

🛣️ Car is essential for all daily needs; Mid Western Highway is the main arterial road

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no nearby services or walkable destinations — a car is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
128.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
141.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
231.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
128.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Blayney →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garland known for? +

Garland is a quiet rural locality in the Blayney Shire known for its pastoral grazing land and agricultural properties across the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. It is a remote farming community with a very small resident population.

How far is Garland from Bathurst? +

Garland is approximately 80 kilometres south of Bathurst, typically around 1.5–2 hours by car via regional roads through Blayney and the Central Tablelands.

Does Garland have public transport? +

Garland has no regular public bus or train services. The nearest railway station is Blayney, approximately 40 kilometres north, on the Main Western Line to Bathurst and Sydney. A car is essential for all travel from Garland.

What is the population of Garland? +

According to the 2021 Census, Garland had a population of 75 residents, spread across a large rural area of approximately 86 square kilometres in the Blayney Shire.

Is Garland a good place to live? +

Garland suits those seeking a truly remote rural lifestyle with wide-open spaces and a strong connection to the land. It is best suited to farming families or those who value quiet country living and are comfortable with driving long distances for services and shopping.

What is the postcode for Garland? +

The postcode for Garland, New South Wales is 2797, which also covers other small localities in the Blayney Shire.

Is Garland a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Garland is part of the Blayney 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.