Clyde County is a cadastral county in north-western New South Wales, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers the country between the Bogan and Barwon rivers around Brewarrina.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | North-western NSW |
| Named after | Field Marshal Sir Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde (1792–1863) |
| Principal town | Brewarrina |
| Local government areas today | Brewarrina Shire, Walgett Shire, Warren Shire, Coonamble Shire, Bogan Shire |
Parishes in Clyde County
- Annan
- Back Willoi
- Ballaree
- Beemery
- Bendermere
- Billybingbone
- Blowan
- Bouka Bouka
- Brewarrina
- Briarie
- Buckinguy
- Carinda
- Cashmere
- Charlton
- Clements
- Coolaree
- Coorabur
- Cowabee
- Cowal
- Cowga
- Cox
- Cuddie
- Derri Derri
- Dooral
- Druid
- Esperance
- Ethelberg
- Galar
- Gangarry
- Geera
- Gidgerah
- Ginge
- Ginghet
- Gobollion
- Gongolgon
- Gralwin
- Grandool
- Grandoonbone
- Gunderwerrie
- Haradon
- Higgins
- Langmore
- Lindsay
- Lynch
- Meranda
- Merunda
- Molle
- Morla
- Mundadoo
- Mundawah
- Navina
- Quabothoo
- Ridge
- Stonehenge
- Thuara
- Thudie
- Tichawanta
- Tulloch
- Uki
- Ulourie
- Wammerawa
- Waveney
- Weeli
- Welman
- Weribiddee
- Wilga
- Willa Murra
- Willary
- Willenbone
- Willewa
- Willi Culling
- Willoi
- Womboin
- Wommera
- Wommo
- Wyabray
- Yambacuna
- Yanda
- Yarea
- Yarrawin
Towns and Localities Today
Brewarrina is the county’s only substantial town, on the Barwon River and home to the ancient Baiame’s Ngunnhu fish traps. Carinda is a smaller village to the south.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Brewarrina | Brewarrina Shire | 743 (2021) |
Geography
Clyde County sits where the Bogan and Barwon rivers meet, extending south of Brewarrina as far east as Carinda. Its north-eastern boundary takes in a small portion of the Macquarie and Castlereagh rivers.
History
The county was named after Field Marshal Sir Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, who lived from 1792 to 1863.
FAQ
Where is Clyde County?
It lies in north-western New South Wales, between the Bogan and Barwon rivers, around Brewarrina.
What towns are in Clyde County?
Brewarrina is the principal town, with Carinda as a smaller village.
Is Clyde County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Clyde County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.