Lincoln County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used for land titles rather than local government. It covers the city of Dubbo and the surrounding central-west plains, and is named for Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle, styled Earl of Lincoln.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Central west NSW |
| Named after | Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle (1811–1864), Earl of Lincoln |
| Principal town | Dubbo |
| Local government areas today | Dubbo Regional Council (most parishes), Warrumbungle Shire, Gilgandra Shire |
Parishes in Lincoln County
- Adelyne
- Bald Hill
- Ballimore
- Barbigal
- Beni
- Bickanbeenie
- Blackheath
- Bodangora
- Bolaro
- Boomley
- Boston
- Breelong
- Breelong South
- Bruah
- Bulladoran
- Bullinda
- Bungiebomar
- Caledonia
- Cobbora
- Cobrauraguy
- Coolbaggie
- Daley
- Dapper
- Dewar
- Donelly
- Dunedoo
- Elong Elong
- Erskine
- Gamba
- Geurie
- Goonoo
- Lincoln
- Macquarie
- Medway
- Micketymulga
- Mirrie
- Mitchell
- Murrumbidgerie
- Murrungundie
- Narran
- Richardson
- Spring Creek
- Taylor
- Tenandra
- Terramungamine
- Tuckland
- Wallaroo
- Warrie
- Woorooboomi
- Yarindury
- Yarrow
Towns and Localities Today
Dubbo is the county’s dominant town and the largest regional centre in the district, with a 2021 census population of 43,516. Smaller localities in the county include Geurie, Dunedoo and Terramungamine.
Geography
Lincoln County lies on the central-west plains of New South Wales, bordered by Ewenmar, Gowen, Napier, Narromine, Bligh and Gordon counties.
History
Lincoln was proclaimed under the standard colonial cadastral survey of New South Wales and named for Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle, who held the courtesy title Earl of Lincoln.
FAQ
Is Lincoln County still used?
Cadastral counties like Lincoln remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today. Local services are administered by Dubbo Regional Council, Warrumbungle Shire and Gilgandra Shire.
What city is in Lincoln County?
Dubbo, with a 2021 census population of 43,516, is the county’s main city.
How many parishes does Lincoln County have?
The county is divided into 51 parishes.