Murrin Bridge
NSW 2672 • New South Wales
About Murrin Bridge
Murrin Bridge is a small Aboriginal community located in central-western New South Wales, approximately 12 kilometres north of Lake Cargelligo in Cobar Shire. The locality sits on the southern bank of the Lachlan River, with Lake Cargelligo across the river in Lachlan Shire. With a population of 57 in the 2021 Census, Murrin Bridge is a close-knit Indigenous community with deep cultural ties to the land.
Residents of Murrin Bridge primarily access services, shops, and schools from nearby Lake Cargelligo, a small country town that serves as the regional service hub. The Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) plays an important role in supporting community welfare, land rights, and cultural preservation. The surrounding landscape features open plains, the winding Lachlan River, and the serene Lake Cargelligo wetlands, attracting birdwatchers and anglers.
Murrin Bridge falls under postcode 2672 and is governed by the Lachlan Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2672
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2672, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2672; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- CountryLink/NSW TrainLink coaches — Forbes / Parkes / Sydney Approx 5 hrs to Sydney via Forbes
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Lake Cargelligo (12 km south) is the nearest town with basic services. Orange and Parkes are the closest regional centres.
A small rural community with no public transport. A car is essential to access services in Lake Cargelligo.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lake Cargelligo Central School ICSEA 8586898 1008 65 Canada Street
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Conapaira Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lachlan Local Government Area, which contains Murrin Bridge. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)