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Kirkconnell

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

219
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuietSemi-Rural
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About Kirkconnell

Kirkconnell is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, located approximately 30 kilometres east of Bathurst and situated within the Bathurst Regional Council area. Covering about 14 square kilometres within and adjacent to the Sunny Corner State Forest, the locality had a population of 219 at the 2021 Census and a median household income of around $49,469. The area is best known as the location of Kirkconnell Correctional Centre, a minimum-security facility for male offenders that has operated in the state forest since its establishment in 1958.

Set in a forested landscape between Lithgow and Bathurst along the mid-section of the Great Western Highway corridor, Kirkconnell has a quiet character defined largely by the surrounding state forest and the correctional facility. The nearby Sunny Corner village provides a general store and limited local services, while Bathurst offers the full range of schools, hospitals, shopping, and community facilities for residents and workers in the area. Those based in Kirkconnell typically value the bush setting and easy road access to the Central Tablelands region, with Bathurst reachable in under 40 minutes.

Kirkconnell falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Bathurst 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
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bathurst
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.77 km²
Population Density
16 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Bathurst / Lithgow Car required

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Bathurst station then NSW TrainLink to Central Station (~3h train)
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min - 3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 15min - 2h 30min

🛣️ Great Western Highway and A32 provide road access between Bathurst and Lithgow; Bathurst is the main service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services in the locality; all daily needs require driving to Bathurst or Sunny Corner

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
219
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirkconnell known for? +

Kirkconnell is primarily known as the site of Kirkconnell Correctional Centre, a minimum-security facility located in the Sunny Corner State Forest between Lithgow and Bathurst, operating since 1958.

How far is Kirkconnell from Sydney? +

Kirkconnell is approximately 190 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Great Western Highway through Lithgow and the Blue Mountains.

Does Kirkconnell have public transport? +

Kirkconnell has no public transport service. The nearest railway station is at Bathurst, approximately 30 km west, where NSW TrainLink services connect to Sydney and beyond.

What is the population of Kirkconnell? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kirkconnell has a population of 219 residents, making it a very small locality within the Bathurst Regional Council area.

Is Kirkconnell a good place to live? +

Kirkconnell suits those who value a quiet bush lifestyle close to Bathurst's regional amenities, with the state forest setting offering privacy and natural surroundings, though a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Kirkconnell? +

The postcode for Kirkconnell, New South Wales is 2795.

Is Kirkconnell a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kirkconnell is part of the Bathurst 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.