Cowper County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It lies south-east of Bourke, between the Darling and Bogan rivers in the state’s far west.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far west, south-east of Bourke |
| Named after | Sir Charles Cowper (1807–1875), Premier of New South Wales |
| Local government areas today | Bourke Shire, Cobar Shire, Bogan Shire, Brewarrina Shire |
Parishes in Cowper County
- Annandale
- Banga
- Barton
- Belars
- Billa Bulla
- Booda
- Bookambone
- Bourinawarrina
- Bourke
- Buccambone
- Bunglega
- Burton
- Bye
- Cockerminia
- Coolibar
- Coorilla
- Currawynnia
- Dalby
- Davidson
- Dederang
- Delatite
- Dijoe
- Donald
- Doradilla
- Drouin
- Dwyer
- East Bourke
- Edenhope
- Edgeroi
- Euroa
- Farnell
- Finlay
- Garfield
- Gongolgon
- Goulburn
- Gralga
- Gruyere
- Gundawarra
- Hazelwood
- Hillsborough
- Howqua
- Huntly
- Irrewarra
- Jandra
- Jarara
- Kaiwilta
- Kaniva
- Kergunyah
- Kialla
- Kitchela
- Koorooman
- Koroit
- Lee
- Little
- Loftus
- Mackay
- Madson
- Maffra
- Manwanga
- Marong
- Maroona
- Medway
- Mialora
- Miendetta
- Mirboo
- Moira
- Moodana
- Mootcha
- Morwell
- Mulgawarrina
- Mulholland
- Narragan
- Nemina
- Nidgery
- Numurkah
- Nurathulla
- Oakleigh
- Oakvale
- Oliver
- Oxley
- Parailla
- Perayambone
- Pink Hills
- Puthawarrie
- Randall
- Redbank
- Richardson
- Robertson
- Ross
- Runnymede
- Russell
- Satiara
- Sinclair
- Stanhope
- Stawell
- Stuart
- Tarcoon
- Tilpa
- Tobin
- Trafalgar
- Traralgon
- Trawalla
- Tubba
- Tuppulmummi
- Wadell
- Wagra
- Wanalta
- Wangoom
- Waterloo
- Wererina
- West Bogan
- Whakoo
- Wilga
- Willa Murra
- Yargunyah
- Yarraman
- Zouch
Towns and Localities Today
Bourke and East Bourke parishes sit at the county’s north-west corner near the town of Bourke, though the town itself is generally treated as part of neighbouring land divisions. Tarcoon and Gongolgon are among the small remaining settlements inside the county.
Geography
Cowper County lies south-east of Bourke in the state’s far west. The Darling River bounds it to the north-west and the Bogan River to the north-east.
History
Cowper County was named after Sir Charles Cowper (1807–1875), a five-time Premier of New South Wales.
FAQ
Is Cowper County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Cowper remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
Where is Cowper County?
It sits in the far west of New South Wales, south-east of Bourke, between the Darling and Bogan rivers.
Who was Cowper County named after?
Sir Charles Cowper (1807–1875), who served as Premier of New South Wales five times.