Caira County is a cadastral county in western New South Wales, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers much of the western Lowbidgee floodplain around Balranald, where the Murrumbidgee River meets the Murray.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Western Riverina |
| Named after | Believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word |
| Principal town | Balranald |
| Local government areas today | Balranald Shire, Hay Shire, Murray River Council |
Parishes in Caira County
- Bahpunga
- Ballah
- Balranald
- Belaimong
- Belar
- Benongal
- Bidura
- Bluff
- Boocathan
- Budgerie
- Bunumburt
- Chadwick
- Chillichill
- Cooncoonburra
- Crokee
- Davy
- Derinum
- Fisher
- Ganaway
- Geraki
- Glen Emu
- Impimi
- Jeraly
- Jippay
- Juanbung
- Kerrish
- Kia
- Kieeta
- Kingi
- Lawrence
- Lincoln
- Loocalle
- Loorica
- Macpherson
- Mamanga
- Maremley
- Mevna
- Monkem
- Morris
- Muckee
- Nap Nap
- Narahquong
- Nicholson
- Nimming
- Nullawong
- Paika
- Parker
- Penarie
- Pitarpunga
- Pollen
- Pungmallee
- Pybolee
- Quianderry
- Ronald
- Rookery
- Russell
- St Pauls
- Tala
- Talpee
- Tararie
- Telford
- The Oaks
- The Willows
- Tintin
- Toorong
- Tuyerunby
- Tyson
- Waldaira
- Waugorah
- Weimby
- Williamson
- Wilpee
- Windomal
- Wombah
- Yanga
- Yarrington
- Yarrowal
- Yough
Towns and Localities Today
Balranald is the county’s only substantial town, serving as the seat of Balranald Shire on the Sturt Highway.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Balranald | Balranald Shire | 1,063 (2021) |
Geography
Caira County encompasses much of the western Lowbidgee floodplain, stretching from where the Murrumbidgee River joins the Murray River to where the Lachlan River joins the Murrumbidgee. It adjoins Taila County, Kilfera County, Waljeers County, Wakool County and Waradgery County.
History
The name Caira is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word.
FAQ
Where is Caira County?
It lies in western New South Wales on the Lowbidgee floodplain, around Balranald, where the Murrumbidgee and Murray rivers meet.
What towns are in Caira County?
Balranald is the only substantial town in the county.
Is Caira County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Caira County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.