Landsborough County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used for land titles rather than local government. It sits northwest of the Darling River in the far west of the state and takes its name from the explorer William Landsborough.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far west NSW, northwest of the Darling River |
| Named after | William Landsborough (1825–1886), explorer |
| Local government area today | Bourke Shire, with some parishes unincorporated |
Parishes in Landsborough County
- Barcoola
- Biparo
- Burry Gurry
- Campamooka
- Coolpooka
- Coonong
- Delta
- Dunlop
- Goolgumbla
- Happy Valley
- Hora
- Hylaman
- Jung Jung
- Kapiti
- Mulyah
- Nalticomebee
- Newfoundland
- Pelora
- Singoramba
- Talowla
- Tindeanda
- Uliara
- Wilson
- Windoley
- Yarramarra
Towns and Localities Today
Landsborough County has no incorporated town of its own. It is entirely rangeland and pastoral country in Bourke Shire, part of the sparsely populated far-west grazing belt northwest of the Darling River.
Geography
Landsborough County lies northwest of the Darling River, bordered by Ularara, Barrona, Gunderbooka, Fitzgerald, Killara, Rankin and Yanda counties in the far-west cadastral grid.
History
Landsborough was proclaimed under the standard colonial cadastral survey of New South Wales. It was named in honour of William Landsborough, an explorer who led expeditions across inland Queensland and the Northern Territory during the mid-nineteenth century.
FAQ
Is Landsborough County still used?
Cadastral counties like Landsborough remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today. Local services are administered by Bourke Shire.
What river is near Landsborough County?
The Darling River runs along the county’s southeast, with the county extending northwest from it.
How many parishes does Landsborough County have?
The county is divided into 25 parishes.