Menindee County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, used for land titles rather than local government. It lies between the Darling River and the South Australian border in the state’s far west. The town of Menindee sits at its northeastern edge, and the Menindee Lakes lie within the county.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far west NSW, between the Darling River and the South Australian border |
| Named after | Unknown origin |
| Principal town | Menindee |
| Local government area today | Central Darling Shire (some parishes); much of the county is unincorporated |
Parishes in Menindee County
- Bintullia
- Buckalow
- Buckalow East
- Buckalow West
- Burta
- Caari
- Cawndilla
- Coonalhugga
- Coultra
- Doon
- Enmore
- Ita
- Kinchega
- Laidley
- Mitta
- Mundybah
- Naloira
- Nettlegoe
- Paringi
- Perry
- Pinnelco
- Putta
- Rantyga
- Tandou
- Waneba
- Wanga
- Wendi
- West Mitta
- West Wendi
Towns and Localities Today
Menindee is the county’s only town, at its northeastern edge on the Darling River, next to the Menindee Lakes water storage system. It has no current census figure published separately from Central Darling Shire.
Geography
Menindee County lies between the Darling River to the west and the South Australian border to the south. It borders Yancowinna, Tandora, Livingstone, Windeyer and Perry counties.
History
Menindee was proclaimed under the standard colonial cadastral survey of New South Wales. The origin of the name is not recorded.
FAQ
Is Menindee County still used?
Cadastral counties like Menindee remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today. Local services are administered by Central Darling Shire.
What is inside Menindee County?
The town of Menindee and the Menindee Lakes, a major water storage system on the Darling River.
How many parishes does Menindee County have?
The county is divided into 29 parishes.