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Lerida

NSW 2581 • New South Wales

38
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
81.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalNature

About Lerida

Lerida is a small rural locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire of New South Wales's Southern Tablelands, situated approximately 11 kilometres south-east of Gunning, 69 kilometres north of Canberra and 243 kilometres south-west of Sydney at an elevation of 766 metres. The locality straddles the Upper Lachlan Shire and Yass Valley Council boundaries and recorded a population of 38 at the 2021 census, comprising sheep and cattle farming families on the cool, elevated tableland plains. Lerida lies on the road from Gunning toward Collector, within a landscape of open grasslands, snow gum woodland and gentle basalt plains typical of the Southern Tablelands. The locality is home to the historic Lerida woolshed, a substantial 19th-century pastoral building reflecting the area's long wool-growing heritage.

Lerida offers a quiet pastoral lifestyle in a historically significant grazing district that supplied wool and beef to Australian markets for well over 150 years. Gunning (11 km north-west) is the nearest service town, known for its antique shops, historic main street and the Gunning railway station on the Main South Line providing access to both Sydney and Canberra. Goulburn (46 km east) is the nearest city with a full range of urban services, hospital, schools and further rail connections. The surrounding Southern Tablelands attract Sydney and Canberra weekenders drawn to cool-climate scenery, historic pastoral properties and the peaceful, uncrowded landscapes of the NSW tablelands.

Lerida falls under postcode 2581 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2581
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.76°, 149.29°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
81.28 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gunning
11 km
Main South Line – NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central ~2 hrs, Canberra ~1 hr by coach connection

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Goulburn / Canberra / Sydney ~15 min to Gunning

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
243 km
By Train
~2 hrs 20 min (drive ~11 km to Gunning, then Main South Line to Central)
By Bus
NSW TrainLink coach via Gunning
By Car (Peak)
~2 hr 40 min to Sydney via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Gunning station (11 km) provides convenient Main South Line access. Canberra (~69 km south) is a closer urban destination than Sydney for many residents. Yass Junction (20 km west) also offers Main South Line access.

Walkability Car Dependent

Lerida has no local shops or services. A car is essential for all daily needs. Gunning is the nearest town with a general store, antique shops and the railway station.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
38
▲ 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 Lerida known for? +

Lerida is a small rural locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire of New South Wales's Southern Tablelands, situated approximately 11 kilometres south-east of Gunning, 69 kilometres north of Canberra and 243 kilometres south-west of Sydney at an elevation of 766 metres.

How far is Lerida from Sydney CBD? +

Lerida is approximately 243 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes around ~2 hr 40 min to Sydney via Hume Highway during peak hour and ~2 hr 30 min off-peak. By train, the journey takes approximately ~2 hrs 20 min (drive ~11 km to Gunning, then Main South Line to Central).

Does Lerida have public transport? +

Lerida is served by Gunning station (11 km, approximately null walk) on the Main South Line – NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central ~2 hrs, Canberra ~1 hr by coach connection. Local bus services including NSW TrainLink coach also connect residents to Goulburn / Canberra / Sydney.

What is the population of Lerida? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lerida has a population of approximately 38 residents. It is one of the smaller localities in NSW.

Is Lerida a good place to live? +

Lerida suits those seeking a very quiet rural or remote lifestyle with minimal neighbours and close proximity to natural landscapes. Amenities are extremely limited locally, and a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Lerida? +

The postcode for Lerida in NSW is 2581.