Buller County is a cadastral county in the northern tablelands of New South Wales, bordering Queensland. It covers the Tenterfield and Kyogle districts and takes its name from a British general.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Tablelands |
| Named after | Sir George Buller (1802–1884) |
| Principal towns | Woodenbong, Bonalbo |
| Local government areas today | Tenterfield Shire, Kyogle Council |
Parishes in Buller County
- Acacia
- Antimony
- Beaury
- Bonalbo
- Bookookoorara
- Boomi
- Boonoo Boonoo
- Boorook
- Buller
- Burgess
- Callanyn
- Capeen
- Carroll
- Cataract
- Clarence
- Claribell
- Colongon
- Corry
- Coutts
- Cullendore
- Donaldson
- Ellerslie
- Emu
- Evans
- Gilgurry
- Girard
- Gore
- Jenny Lind
- Kangaroo
- Koreelah
- Lindsay
- Mandle
- Marsh
- Maryland
- Mearimb
- Peacock
- Pocupar
- Reid
- Robertson
- Ruby
- Strathspey
- Tooloom
- Undercliffe
- Woodenbong
- Wylie
Towns and Localities Today
Woodenbong and Bonalbo are the county’s main towns, both farming service centres near the Queensland border. Bonalbo’s population has been shrinking; the most recent verifiable figure is from the 2016 census.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bonalbo | Kyogle Council | 371 (2016) |
Geography
Buller County sits in the northern tablelands, bordered by Queensland to the north. Within New South Wales it adjoins Clive County, Drake County and Richmond County.
History
The county was named after Sir George Buller, a British Army general who lived from 1802 to 1884.
FAQ
Where is Buller County?
It lies on the northern tablelands of New South Wales, on the Queensland border, covering the Tenterfield and Kyogle districts.
What towns are in Buller County?
Woodenbong and Bonalbo are its principal towns.
Is Buller County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Buller County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.