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Murga

NSW 2864 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
125.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent

About Murga

Murga is a small rural locality in the Central Western Tablelands of New South Wales, covering approximately 125 square kilometres about 350 kilometres west of Sydney. With a 2021 Census population of 58 residents, it is a lightly settled grazing and farming community in the Cabonne Council area. The landscape is typical of the central western slopes — open grassland, eucalypt woodland, and red-soil farming country productive for sheep and wheat.

The town of Molong or Canowindra serves as the nearest centre for shopping, schooling, and healthcare for Murga residents. The wider Orange-Molong agricultural district is known for viticulture, mixed farming, and a strong pastoral tradition. A private vehicle is essential for daily life, with no public transport serving the locality. The open paddocks, native timber belts, and clear inland skies offer a quintessential central western NSW farming lifestyle.

Murga falls under postcode 2864 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2864
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.34°, 148.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
125.34 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Molong (coach stop)
20 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
Drive to Orange; NSW TrainLink Western Line to Sydney Central (~3 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Mid Western Highway provides main route to Sydney via Bathurst

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural tablelands locality; car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Cudal Public School ICSEA 979
    6364 2101 9-15 Toogong St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 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 Murga known for? +

Murga is a quiet farming locality in the Cabonne Council area of central western NSW, known for sheep and wheat farming in the open tablelands country west of Orange.

How far is Murga from Sydney? +

Murga is approximately 350 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Great Western Highway and Mid Western Highway.

Does Murga have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Murga. Orange railway station, approximately 40 kilometres away, provides NSW TrainLink services to Sydney.

What is the population of Murga? +

According to the 2021 Census, Murga has a population of approximately 58 residents in this rural Central Western locality.

Is Murga a good place to live? +

Murga suits those who value the open farmland lifestyle of central western NSW, with proximity to the Orange wine country and the regional services of Molong and Canowindra.

What is the postcode for Murga? +

The postcode for Murga is 2864, covering this rural locality in the Cabonne Council area of New South Wales.