Clarendon County is a cadastral county in the Riverina district of New South Wales, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers Gundagai, Junee and Bethungra, south of the Murrumbidgee River.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Riverina |
| Named after | George William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800–1870) |
| Principal towns | Gundagai, Junee, Bethungra |
| Local government areas today | Junee Shire, City of Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Temora Shire |
Parishes in Clarendon County
- Bethungra
- Bilda
- Billabung
- Boree
- Bulgan
- Bute
- Claris
- Cooba
- Eunanoreenya
- Eurongilly
- Gobbagombalin
- Gwynne
- Houlaghan
- Hurley
- Ironbong
- Ivor
- Jeralgambeth
- Junee
- Kimo
- Malebo
- Maror
- Merrybundinah
- Mitta Mitta
- Nangus
- North Gundagai
- North Wagga Wagga
- Oura
- Sebastopol
- South Junee
- Tenandra
- Trevethin
- Ulandra
- Wallace
- Wantabadgery
- Wantiool
- Warre Warral
Towns and Localities Today
Gundagai and Junee are the county’s main towns, both on the Sydney-Melbourne rail and highway corridor. Bethungra is a smaller village between them.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Junee | Junee Shire | 4,882 (2021) |
| Gundagai | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council | 1,970 (2021) |
Geography
The Murrumbidgee River forms Clarendon County’s southern boundary, running past Gundagai and North Wagga Wagga.
History
The county was named after George William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon, a British statesman who lived from 1800 to 1870.
FAQ
Where is Clarendon County?
It lies in the Riverina district of New South Wales, south of the Murrumbidgee River, around Gundagai and Junee.
What towns are in Clarendon County?
Gundagai, Junee and Bethungra are the principal towns.
Is Clarendon County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Clarendon County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.