Wirrimah

NSW 2803 • New South Wales

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
33.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful

About Wirrimah

Wirrimah is a small rural locality in the Central Western Plains of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Cowra within the Cowra Shire Council area. Covering around 34 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the gently undulating agricultural country between the Lachlan River valley and the Central Tablelands, used primarily for sheep and cattle grazing and mixed cropping.

Cowra, to the north-west, is known internationally for the 1944 Cowra Breakout — the largest prisoner of war escape of World War II — and for the beautiful Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. It serves as the primary service centre for the district, providing schools, a hospital, supermarkets, and the Olympic Way connection to Sydney and Canberra. Wirrimah offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the Lachlan River region of central NSW, with Cowra's heritage and services within easy reach.

Wirrimah falls under postcode 2803 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2803
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.18°, 148.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
33.99 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cowra Station
32 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Cowra N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Cowra (~32km away) to Central, approx. 4.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3.5 to 4 hrs via Olympic Way or Great Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 3.25 hrs

🛣️ Olympic Way and the Mid Western Highway are the main routes. Cowra is the nearest service centre ~32km.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is required for all errands, with Cowra the nearest town approximately 32km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
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 Wirrimah known for? +

Wirrimah is a quiet rural locality in the Cowra Shire, known for its pastoral farming character near the Lachlan River region and close proximity to Cowra, famous for the 1944 prisoner of war breakout and its Japanese Garden.

How far is Wirrimah from Cowra? +

Wirrimah is approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Cowra, a drive of around 25 to 30 minutes on rural roads.

Does Wirrimah have public transport? +

Wirrimah has no public transport. Cowra station approximately 30 kilometres away provides NSW TrainLink services to Sydney Central.

What is the population of Wirrimah? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Wirrimah, consistent with its small rural pastoral character.

Is Wirrimah a good place to live? +

Wirrimah suits those engaged in farming who value the quiet Central Western Plains lifestyle near Cowra's historic town and regional services.

What is the postcode for Wirrimah? +

The postcode for Wirrimah, New South Wales is 2803.