Buccleuch County is a cadastral county in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers the Murrumbidgee, Goodradigbee and Tumut river valleys around Adjungbilly and the northern edge of Kosciuszko National Park.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Southern Tablelands |
| Named after | The Duke of Buccleuch (1806–1884) |
| Principal locality | Adjungbilly |
| Local government areas today | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Snowy Valleys Council, Yass Valley Council |
Parishes in Buccleuch County
- Adjungbilly
- Baloo
- Blowering
- Bogong
- Boraig
- Bramina
- Brungle
- Bundarbo
- Bungongo
- Childowla
- Clive
- Cooleman
- Cowrajago
- Cromwell
- Darbalara
- Garnet
- Goobarragandra
- Goobarralong
- Jibeen
- Jounama
- Killimicat
- Mundongo
- Nanangroe
- Napier
- Nimbo
- Peppercorn
- Pinbeyan
- Talbingo
- The Peaks
- Tumorrama
- Wagara
- Wee Jasper
- West Goodradigbee
- Wyangle
- Yarrangobilly
Towns and Localities Today
Adjungbilly, Talbingo and Wee Jasper are the county’s main settled localities. Talbingo sits near Blowering Dam and is a base for Kosciuszko National Park visitors; Wee Jasper lies on the Goodradigbee River. None reports a verifiable 2021 census figure as a separate locality distinct from surrounding rural land.
Geography
The Murrumbidgee River forms the county’s northern boundary, the Goodradigbee River its eastern boundary, and the Tumut River its western boundary. Buccleuch County includes the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park.
History
The county was named after the Duke of Buccleuch, a Scottish peerage title held between 1806 and 1884 during the period NSW counties were being proclaimed.
FAQ
Where is Buccleuch County?
It lies in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, between the Murrumbidgee, Goodradigbee and Tumut rivers, west of Canberra.
What towns are in Buccleuch County?
Adjungbilly, Talbingo and Wee Jasper are its main localities, spread across three council areas.
Is Buccleuch County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Buccleuch County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.