Kilfera County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used for land titles rather than local government. It lies in the state’s far southwest, in Balranald Shire, and takes its name from the nearby Kilfera Station. The locality of Hatfield sits within the county.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far southwest NSW |
| Named after | Kilfera Station |
| Principal locality | Hatfield |
| Local government area today | Balranald Shire |
Parishes in Kilfera County
- Bidura
- Bomarthong
- Chnowa
- Culpaterong
- Juanbung
- Magenta
- Sahara
- Sahara East
- Solferino
- Tankie
- Willilbah
- Willilbah East
- Woolpagerie
- Yelkeer North
- Yhoul
Towns and Localities Today
Hatfield is the only named locality inside Kilfera County, a small settlement in the sparsely populated Balranald Shire far southwest. There is no separate current census figure for Hatfield; the district is mostly grazing land with very low population density.
Geography
Kilfera County borders Perry, Manara, Waljeers, Taila and Caira counties, with Waljeers bordering it on several sides. The landscape is flat, semi-arid Riverina country typical of far southwest NSW.
History
Kilfera was proclaimed under the standard colonial cadastral survey of New South Wales. It was named after Kilfera Station, one of the large pastoral runs established in the district during the nineteenth century.
FAQ
Is Kilfera County still used?
Cadastral counties like Kilfera remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today. Local services are administered by Balranald Shire.
What towns are in Kilfera County?
Hatfield is the only named locality in the county.
How many parishes does Kilfera County have?
The county is divided into 15 parishes.