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Tambaroora

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

30
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
59.94 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralHistoric

About Tambaroora

Tambaroora is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 35 kilometres north-west of Bathurst near the historic township of Hill End. Covering around 60 square kilometres at an elevation typical of the central-western slopes, the locality had a population of 30 at the 2021 Census. The area is historically significant as part of the 1850s New South Wales goldfields, and remnants of that gold rush era can still be found throughout the region.

The locality forms part of the broader Hill End–Tambaroora goldfields precinct, which attracted tens of thousands of diggers during the 19th century and once yielded some of the largest gold specimens in Australian history. Today the area draws fossickers, history enthusiasts and visitors to the nearby Hill End Historic Site, managed by NSW National Parks. The sparse modern population consists largely of hobby farmers and rural residents who value the area's gold rush heritage and peaceful Central Tablelands surrounds.

Tambaroora falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
59.94 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bathurst Station
35 km
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Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
Drive to Bathurst (~35 km) then train to Central ~2.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5–3 hrs via Great Western Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.5 hrs

🛣️ Hill End Road connects Tambaroora to Bathurst; sealed for most of the route.

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural locality; no urban services within walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
30
▲ 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tambaroora known for? +

Tambaroora is historically significant as part of the 1850s NSW goldfields, forming part of the Hill End–Tambaroora precinct that yielded some of Australia's largest gold specimens during the gold rush era.

Where is Tambaroora located? +

Tambaroora is in the Central Tablelands of NSW, approximately 35 km north-west of Bathurst and adjacent to the historic township of Hill End.

Can you go gold fossicking at Tambaroora? +

Yes, the Hill End–Tambaroora area is a popular fossicking destination. The nearby Hill End Historic Site (managed by NSW National Parks) preserves the gold rush heritage and offers visitor facilities.

What is the population of Tambaroora? +

Tambaroora had a population of 30 at the 2021 Census.