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Garra

NSW 2866 • New South Wales

117
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
60.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Garra

Garra is a small rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within postcode 2866 near the town of Cudal and approximately 45 kilometres south-west of Orange. The locality covers around 60 square kilometres of Central Tablelands farming country, characterised by open paddocks used for cropping, sheep grazing, and mixed agriculture. With a population of approximately 117 residents, Garra is a quiet and sparsely settled rural community in the Cabonne Council local government area.

The Central Tablelands landscape around Garra is typical of inland NSW, with rolling wheatfields, canola paddocks, and patches of remnant woodland at an elevation of around 500–600 metres above sea level. The township of Cudal serves as the nearest local service point, with the regional city of Orange providing hospitals, schools, major retail, and transport connections. Residents live a self-sufficient rural lifestyle and the area appeals to those engaged in agricultural pursuits or seeking a peaceful country retreat within reasonable driving distance of Orange.

Garra falls under postcode 2866 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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2866
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cabonne
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.01°, 148.90°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
60.07 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2866

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2866, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,430
Median 2023–24
$52,718
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,317

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2866; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
No rail to Garra; nearest station is Orange (~45 km) with NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central (approx. 3 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3–3.5 hr

🛣️ Private vehicle essential; Orange is the major service hub ~45 km north-east; Mid Western Highway accessible via nearby roads

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; all amenities require driving to Cudal or Orange

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
117
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
93.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
158.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
122.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
57.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cabonne →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garra known for? +

Garra is a quiet agricultural locality in the NSW Central Tablelands, known for the surrounding wheat, canola, and sheep farming landscape that typifies the Cabonne Council area around Cudal and Orange.

How far is Garra from Orange? +

Garra is approximately 45 kilometres south-west of Orange, the nearest regional city, making it roughly a 35–45 minute drive along local and arterial roads.

Does Garra have public transport? +

Garra has no public transport services. The nearest train station is at Orange, approximately 45 km away, which has NSW TrainLink services to Sydney and Dubbo.

What is the population of Garra? +

Garra has a population of approximately 117 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its small and dispersed rural community character.

Is Garra a good place to live? +

Garra suits people seeking an agricultural or rural lifestyle in the NSW Central Tablelands — open space, farming community values, and peaceful surroundings — though access to services requires regular trips to Cudal or Orange.

What is the postcode for Garra? +

The postcode for Garra is 2866, which covers Cudal and surrounding rural localities in the Cabonne Council area of the NSW Central West.

Is Garra a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Garra is part of the Cabonne 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.