Cunningham County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used today only for land titles. It lies in the central west, north of the Lachlan River near Condobolin.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Central west, north of the Lachlan River |
| Named after | Allan Cunningham (1791–1839), botanist and explorer |
| Principal towns | Condobolin, Trundle |
| Local government areas today | Lachlan Shire (majority), Forbes Shire, Parkes Shire |
Parishes in Cunningham County
- Baratta
- Bedgerebong
- Berewombenia
- Bimbella
- Bomobbin
- Boona East
- Boona West
- Botfields
- Bundaburra
- Burrawong
- Byong
- Carroboblin
- Condobolin
- Cookeys Plains
- Corella
- Corridgery
- Derriwong
- Dulhunty
- Ellerslie
- Elsmore
- Emu Plains
- Gillenbine
- Gindoono
- Goobang
- Greenock
- Gulgo
- Gunning
- Gunningbland
- Jerula
- Julandery
- Kalinga
- Kars
- Kiargathur
- Mamre
- Melrose
- Micabil
- Milpose
- Monomie
- Monwonga
- Mount Nobby
- Mowabla
- Mulguthrie
- Murda
- Murga
- Murrumbogie
- Oxley North
- Oxley South
- Palisthan
- Plevna
- Sebastopol
- Taratta
- Tinda
- Tollingo
- Trundle
- Walker
- Wicklow
- Willama
- Wollongong
- Yarrabandai
Towns and Localities Today
Condobolin, the seat of Lachlan Shire, is Cunningham County’s largest town, sitting on the Lachlan River. Trundle lies further north-east near the county’s boundary with Forbes and Parkes shires.
| Town | LGA | Population 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Condobolin | Lachlan Shire | 3,486 |
| Trundle | Parkes Shire | 335 |
Geography
Cunningham County sits north of the Lachlan River in the central west. It borders Flinders, Kennedy, Blaxland, Ashburnham, Dowling, Gipps, and Forbes counties.
History
Cunningham County was named after Allan Cunningham (1791–1839), the botanist and explorer who surveyed much of inland New South Wales and Queensland.
FAQ
Is Cunningham County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Cunningham remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function.
What is the main town in Cunningham County?
Condobolin, on the Lachlan River, is the county’s largest town and the seat of Lachlan Shire.
Who was Cunningham County named after?
Allan Cunningham (1791–1839), a botanist and explorer of inland Australia.