Thoulcanna County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in Bourke Shire close to the Queensland border. It lies west of the Paroo River near Wanaaring, in the semi-arid pastoral country of the state’s far north-west.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far north-west, west of the Paroo River near Wanaaring |
| Named after | Local Aboriginal word, also the name of Thoulcanna Station |
| Local government area today | Mostly unincorporated; Yernca parish falls in Bourke Shire |
Parishes in Thoulcanna County
The county holds 18 surveyed parishes.
- Clear Water
- Colaine
- Currabenya
- Davis
- Davison
- Eurimbula
- Evelyn
- Feehan
- Flood
- Kelly
- Kerrininna
- Nardoo
- Newland
- Odonnell
- Stony Ridge
- Talyeale
- Waverley
- Willera
- Yernca
Towns and Localities Today
Thoulcanna County has no township of its own; the nearby locality of Wanaaring, on the Paroo River, is its usual reference point. Almost all its parishes remain unincorporated pastoral land.
Geography
Thoulcanna County borders Delalah to the west, Irrara to the east, Ularara to the south and Barrona to the south-east, with Queensland along its northern edge.
History
The name Thoulcanna is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word and is shared with the nearby Thoulcanna Station. Its parishes were surveyed as Crown land in the state’s far north-west was opened for pastoral runs. The station name predates the cadastral division and likely gave the county its title, a common pattern in this part of New South Wales.
FAQ
Is Thoulcanna County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Thoulcanna County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What is the nearest town to Thoulcanna County?
Wanaaring, on the Paroo River, is the nearest locality.
Which local government area covers Thoulcanna County?
Most of the county is unincorporated; only Yernca parish falls in Bourke Shire.