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Mirrool

NSW 2665 • New South Wales

79
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
147.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalOutbackHistoric

About Mirrool

Mirrool is a small village in the northern Riverina region of south-west New South Wales, located alongside the Newell Highway approximately 47 kilometres south of West Wyalong within the Bland Shire Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 79, the village is one of several small settlements in Bland Shire, sitting amid the flat, open farming country that typifies this part of the Riverina. The name Mirrool is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "pipe clay", reflecting the area's deep Indigenous heritage.

Mirrool's historic pub, built between 1913 and 1916, remains a focal point of the village and a reminder of the settlement's more active past, when a post office and railway station served the local community before both closed in the 1980s. The Newell Highway, one of Australia's great inland routes connecting Melbourne to Brisbane, passes directly through the village and provides straightforward access to West Wyalong to the north and Ardlethan to the south. Today Mirrool is a quiet agricultural community with a strong rural character, appealing to those who value the tranquillity of outback NSW without straying far from the highway.

Mirrool falls under postcode 2665 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2665
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.31°, 146.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
147.16 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach services (limited) — West Wyalong / Sydney Approx. 45 min to West Wyalong; 5 hr to Sydney by coach

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
473 km
By Train
No passenger rail service; NSW TrainLink coaches operate from West Wyalong (47 km north)
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 45 min - 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 30 min - 5 hr

🛣️ Newell Highway passes through the village; key route between Melbourne and Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; the village has minimal services and residents travel to West Wyalong or Ardlethan for shopping and facilities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
79
▲ 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 Mirrool known for? +

Mirrool is known for its historic pub — built between 1913 and 1916 — and its position on the Newell Highway, one of Australia's great inland routes. The village also has a rich Indigenous heritage, with its name derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "pipe clay".

How far is Mirrool from West Wyalong? +

Mirrool is approximately 47 kilometres south of West Wyalong along the Newell Highway, making it roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive to the nearest major service centre.

Does Mirrool have public transport? +

Mirrool has very limited public transport. NSW TrainLink coach services operate along the Newell Highway corridor with a stop in West Wyalong, approximately 47 kilometres north. There is no passenger rail service directly to Mirrool, and a car is the most practical way to travel in the area.

What is the population of Mirrool? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mirrool has a population of 79 residents across approximately 32 dwellings, a significant decline from its more populated past when the village had both a post office and railway station.

Is Mirrool a good place to live? +

Mirrool suits those who appreciate a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle in the Riverina. The Newell Highway provides convenient road access to West Wyalong and other regional centres, though everyday services are limited within the village itself. It is best suited to farming families and those already established in the Bland Shire community.

What is the postcode for Mirrool? +

The postcode for Mirrool is 2665, which is shared with several other localities in the Bland Shire area of south-west New South Wales.