Buckland County is a cadastral county in New South Wales, proclaimed on 30 December 1848 as one of 15 counties gazetted that day. It covers about 1,484 square miles (3,840 km²) around Quirindi, between the Namoi River and the Liverpool Range.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Proclaimed | 30 December 1848 |
| Area | Approx. 1,484 sq mi (3,840 km²) |
| Principal town | Quirindi |
| Local government areas today | Liverpool Plains Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional Council |
Parishes in Buckland County
- Babbinboon
- Borambil
- Carroll
- Clift
- Coeypolly
- Cooridoon
- Currabubula
- Denver
- Dight
- Evan
- Ferrier
- Gregson
- Grenfell
- Gunnadilly
- Hudson
- Loder
- Moan
- Mooki
- Parnell
- Parsons Hill
- Piallaway
- Quirindi
- Telford
- Temi
- Texas
- Towarri
- Wallabadah
- Wallala
- Warrah
- Werrie
- Willow Tree
- Windy
- Yarrimanbah
Towns and Localities Today
Quirindi is the county’s main town and the seat of Liverpool Plains Shire. Currabubula, Wallabadah and Willow Tree are smaller villages along the New England Highway corridor.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Quirindi | Liverpool Plains Shire | 2,602 (2021) |
Geography
Buckland County stretches from a small section of the Namoi River in the north to the Liverpool Range in the south. The Mooki River forms its western boundary.
History
The county’s naming origin is uncertain. It may honour a Reverend Dr Buckland, but no official record of the naming has been found. It was proclaimed on 30 December 1848, one of 15 counties gazetted that date.
FAQ
Where is Buckland County?
It lies on the Liverpool Plains of New South Wales, between the Namoi River and the Liverpool Range, around Quirindi.
What towns are in Buckland County?
Quirindi is the principal town, with Currabubula, Wallabadah and Willow Tree as smaller villages.
Is Buckland County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Buckland County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.