Baradine County is a cadastral county in north-central New South Wales, on the edge of the Pilliga forest country. The Namoi River forms its northern boundary, and it extends south to Coonabarabran. Baradine, on Baradine Creek, is the county’s principal town.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | North-central NSW, Pilliga forest country |
| Named after | a local Aboriginal word (Baradine Creek) |
| Principal town | Baradine |
| Local government areas today | Warrumbungle Shire, Narrabri Shire, Walgett Shire, Coonamble Shire |
Parishes in Baradine County
- Badham
- Baradine
- Barwon
- Berigerie
- Berrybah
- Boorimah
- Bugaldie
- Bullerawa
- Bulliwy
- Bundill
- Bungle Gully
- Carlo
- Ceelnoy
- Coolangoola
- Coomore
- Coomore South
- Cooper
- Cox
- Cubbo
- Culnooy
- Cumberdoon
- Cumbil
- Dandry
- Dangar
- Denevoli
- Doyle
- Dubbo
- Dunwerian
- Etoo
- Euligal
- Evans
- Gidgenbar
- Ginee
- Goangra
- Goorianawa
- Gora
- Gwabegar
- Hall
- Jamalong
- Kenebri
- Leslie
- Mackenzie
- Mcfarlane
- Meit
- Merebene
- Merimborough
- Merritombea
- Midgee
- Milchomi
- Miller
- Minnon
- Moglewit
- Muttama
- Newman
- Orr
- Parsons
- Pilliga
- Quegobla
- Rundle
- Tallama
- Talluba
- Teni
- Terembone
- Teridgerie
- Tunis
- Ukerbarley
- Ulambie
- Urawilkie
- Wambadule
- Wangan
- Wheoh
- White
- Wittenbra
- Worigal
- Yarraman
- Yarren
- Yarrigan
- Yearanan
Towns and Localities Today
Baradine is the only town of note inside the county, servicing the surrounding Pilliga forest and farmland. Gwabegar and Kenebri are small rail settlements to the west, within Warrumbungle Shire.
Geography
Baradine County sits between the Namoi River in the north and Coonabarabran on its southern edge. Much of the county’s western half lies within the Pilliga forest, one of the largest remaining native forest blocks in inland NSW.
History
The county takes its name from Baradine Creek, itself a local Aboriginal name. Its parishes were surveyed as the pastoral frontier moved north from Dubbo through the nineteenth century, and much of its western land was later set aside as state forest rather than cleared for farming. The Pilliga forest, taking in the Pilliga and Gwabegar parishes, remains one of the largest native forest blocks in inland New South Wales.
FAQ
Is Baradine County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Baradine County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What is the main town in Baradine County?
Baradine, on Baradine Creek, is the county’s principal town.
Which local government areas cover Baradine County?
Warrumbungle Shire covers most of the county, with Narrabri, Walgett and Coonamble Shires taking in parts.