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Tambaroora

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

30
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
59.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoric
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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 Bathurst 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
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bathurst
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
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

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

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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.

Is Tambaroora a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tambaroora is part of the Bathurst 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.

What is the population of Tambaroora? +

Tambaroora had a population of 30 at the 2021 Census.