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Illabo

NSW 2590 • New South Wales

132
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
131.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet

About Illabo

Illabo is a small rural locality in the South West Slopes region of the Riverina, New South Wales, situated within Junee Shire approximately 17 kilometres northeast of Junee and 54 kilometres northeast of Wagga Wagga. The locality sits at an elevation of around 279 metres on the open plains and is home to a modest community of around 132 residents. With a median household income below the state average, Illabo reflects the modest, self-reliant character typical of small agricultural settlements in the Riverina.

Illabo has a quiet rural character defined largely by broad-acre farming and the grain silos that remain a working landmark in the locality. A post office has served the community since 1879, and a former station on the Main South railway line once connected the town to Sydney and the broader region before passenger services ceased in the 1970s. Today, residents rely on nearby Junee for everyday services and Wagga Wagga for more significant retail, health, and education needs. It suits those seeking a genuinely quiet rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of regional centres.

Illabo falls under postcode 2590 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2590
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.71°, 147.90°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
131.02 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited CountryLink coach connections — Junee / Wagga Wagga 20-40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
416 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station at Junee (17 km), then approx. 4 hrs to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 55 min

🛣️ Hume Highway accessible via Junee; Wagga Wagga is the practical regional hub for services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for daily life; Junee and Wagga Wagga provide the nearest shops and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
132
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illabo known for? +

Illabo is known as a small agricultural locality in the Riverina, historically connected to the Main South railway line and recognised for its working grain silos. The town's post office has operated since 1879, giving it a long rural heritage.

How far is Illabo from Sydney? +

Illabo is approximately 416 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it a journey of around four hours by car via the Hume Highway.

Does Illabo have public transport? +

Illabo has no active railway station; the former station on the Main Southern line closed in the 1970s. The nearest rail access is at Junee, approximately 17 kilometres to the west. Limited coach connections serve the broader region.

What is the population of Illabo? +

Illabo has a small population of approximately 132 residents, consistent with its character as a quiet rural locality in the Junee Shire.

Is Illabo a good place to live? +

Illabo suits those seeking a genuinely quiet and affordable rural lifestyle in the Riverina. Everyday services are available in nearby Junee, while Wagga Wagga offers larger retail, health, and education facilities within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for Illabo? +

The postcode for Illabo, NSW is 2590.