Culgoa County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It sits in the state’s far north-west, bounded by the Warrego River on the west and the Culgoa River on the east.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far north-west, near the Queensland border |
| Named after | The Culgoa River; name origin otherwise unknown |
| Local government areas today | Bourke Shire (majority); Brewarrina Shire (about 17 parishes) |
Parishes in Culgoa County
- Anderson
- Barringun
- Belalie
- Beri
- Boneda
- Booroominia
- Bourbah
- Brenda
- Brolga
- Bundaleear
- Buntawarrara
- Cedia
- Cockellireena
- Coolibar
- Corella
- Coward
- Currindule
- Darling
- Diemunga
- Dingo
- Emu Hill
- Enngonia
- Grindie
- Gurrera
- Hardie
- Jamieson
- Keats
- Lissington
- Loxton
- Malgoolie
- Milroy West
- Morton Plains
- Mudelooromun
- Opal
- Payera
- Power
- Tatala
- Tawaggan
- Thurlagoona
- Thurmylae
- Wee Warra
- Weejallah
- Weilmoringle
- Yamby
- Yamby West
- Yarran
Towns and Localities Today
Enngonia and Barringun, both on the Mitchell Highway toward the Queensland border, are the county’s two remaining named settlements. Weilmoringle sits further south on the Culgoa River.
Geography
Culgoa County is bounded by the Warrego River on the west and the Culgoa River on the east, in the arid far north-west of New South Wales. Both rivers are part of the Darling River system, and the county’s flat plains flood periodically when inland Queensland rains push south.
History
The name Culgoa comes from the Culgoa River that forms the county’s eastern boundary; the word’s own origin is not recorded on the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales register.
FAQ
Is Culgoa County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Culgoa remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
Where is Culgoa County?
It lies in the far north-west of New South Wales, between the Warrego and Culgoa rivers near the Queensland border.
Which local government areas cover Culgoa County?
Bourke Shire covers most of the county, with roughly 17 parishes falling under Brewarrina Shire.