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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
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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 Cabonne 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
2864
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cabonne
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
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2864

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2864 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$56,409
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,196

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2864; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
93.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
158.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
122.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
57.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cabonne →

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

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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.

Is Murga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Murga is part of the Cabonne 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.