Cooper County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It lies in the Riverina, south of Griffith, and holds the town of Barellan. The Murrumbidgee River forms its southern limit.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Riverina |
| Named after | Sir Daniel Cooper (1821–1902), merchant and philanthropist |
| Principal town | Barellan |
| Local government areas today | Bland Shire, Narrandera Shire, Carrathool Shire, Leeton Shire, City of Griffith |
Parishes in Cooper County
- Ariah
- Barellan
- Barralong
- Beremabere
- Bingar
- Binya
- Bogolong
- Bolaro
- Bondi
- Bourke
- Bringan
- Brobenah
- Bundidgerry
- Bunganbil
- Bygoo
- Camarooka
- Cocoparra
- Colaragang
- Colchester
- Conapaira
- Conapaira East
- Conapaira South
- Cuba
- Cudgel
- Cudjello
- Dallas
- Dowling
- Edon
- Euratha
- Euratha South
- Garoolgan
- Gibbs
- Gogeldrie
- Gorton
- Grong Grong
- Gurragong
- Hebden
- Hulong
- Jondaryan
- Kolkilbertoo
- Kolkilbertoo East
- Kolkilbertoo South
- Lewes
- Mejum
- Moombooldool
- Moombooldool North
- Moura
- Munduburra
- Narrandera
- Narriah
- Naunton
- North Bolaro
- Oxley
- Patterson
- Pulletop
- Sandy Creek
- Sims Gap
- Stanbridge
- Stanley
- Tabbita
- Tabbita North
- Tenningerie
- The Bluff
- The Peak
- Tuckerbil
- Wallandry
- Wallandry North
- Wammera
- Watti
- Waugh
- Willbriggie
- Willimbong
- Wyangan
- Yalgogoring
- Yarangery
- Yenda
Towns and Localities Today
Barellan, on the Bygoo Highway between Griffith and Ardlethan, is the county’s one substantial town. It sits inside the Bland Shire and had a 2021 census population of 276.
Geography
Cooper County sits in the Riverina irrigation region. The Murrumbidgee River forms its southern boundary, separating it from the counties to the south.
History
Cooper County was named after Sir Daniel Cooper (1821–1902), a merchant and philanthropist who was Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly.
FAQ
Is Cooper County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Cooper remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
What is the main town in Cooper County?
Barellan, population 276 at the 2021 census, is the county’s principal town.
Who was Cooper County named after?
Sir Daniel Cooper (1821–1902), a merchant and philanthropist.