Tandora County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in the far west of the state. It lies northwest of the Darling River, north of but not including Menindee, in dry pastoral country between the river and the outback interior.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far west, northwest of the Darling River near Menindee |
| Named after | Origin not verified |
| Local government areas today | Mostly unincorporated; part falls in Central Darling Shire |
Parishes in Tandora County
The county holds 26 surveyed parishes.
- Bellar
- Burke
- Burnayto
- Eckerboon
- Hartung
- Herbert
- Hume
- Kars
- Maiden
- Malakoff
- Malta
- Mulga
- Mulga Gaari
- Mutlow
- Nadbuck
- Nelia Gaari
- Pamamaroo
- Patterson
- Quondong
- Silistria
- Sturt
- Tandore
- Titabaira
- Topar
- Weinteriga
- Wills
- Worungil
Towns and Localities Today
Tandora County is sparsely settled Crown land with no townships of its own. Its parishes lie within the pastoral country north of Menindee, most administered as unincorporated area.
Geography
Tandora County sits northwest of the Darling River. It borders Mootwingee to the north and west, Young to the north, Yancowinna to the northeast, and Livingstone and Menindee counties to the south.
History
Tandora’s parishes were surveyed as part of the standard subdivision of Crown land in far-western New South Wales. Most of the county’s area was never incorporated under a local council and remains unincorporated today. Its position north of Menindee kept it on the fringe of pastoral settlement, with stations rather than townships defining the district.
FAQ
Is Tandora County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Tandora County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
Does Tandora County have any towns?
No township sits within the county; it is pastoral land north of Menindee.
Which local government area covers Tandora County?
Most of the county is unincorporated; the remainder falls in Central Darling Shire.