Townsend County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in the southern Riverina next to the Murray River. Its principal town is Deniliquin.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Southern Riverina, along the Murray River |
| Named after | Thomas S Townsend, assistant surveyor to Thomas Livingstone Mitchell |
| Principal town | Deniliquin |
| Local government areas today | Edward River Council, Murray River Council, Berrigan Shire (Wonnue parish) |
Parishes in Townsend County
The county holds 112 surveyed parishes.
- Banangalite
- Barratta
- Belmore
- Billabong
- Bingellibunbi
- Birganbigil
- Blackwood
- Booabula
- Boonoke
- Boorga
- Booroorban
- Boree
- Bowna
- Boyeo
- Brassi
- Bullatella
- Bungooka
- Campbell
- Carroonboon
- Carroonboon North
- Carse
- Citgathen
- Colimo
- Conargo
- Coolagali
- Coolambil
- Cornalla
- Cudoc
- Currabunganung
- Dahwilly
- Derrulaman
- Devon
- Drysdale
- Dulverton
- Dunkeld
- Edgar
- Euroka
- Euroley
- Finlay
- Gilbert
- Gobram
- Gonawarra
- Gotha
- Harold
- Hartwood
- Hebden
- Jung Jung
- Kerranakoon
- Lamb
- Loch
- Mallee
- Monimail
- Moonbria
- Morago
- Morton
- Moultrassie
- Mundiwa
- Myall
- Nallam
- Nardoo
- Narrama
- Narratoola
- Neerim
- North Conargo
- North Currabunganung
- North Deniliquin
- North Moonbria
- North Zara
- Nyangay
- Officer
- Palmer
- Peppin
- Powheep
- Puckawidgee
- Pungulgui
- Purdanima
- Quandong
- Quiamong
- Ricketson
- Ronald
- South Deniliquin
- South Zara
- Stanaforth
- Tawarra
- Tholobin
- Thulabin
- Thurgoon
- Towool
- Tumudgery
- Walla
- Wandook
- Wanganella
- Warbreccan
- Wargam
- Warrawool
- Warriston
- Warwillah
- Werai
- Werkenbergal
- Willeroo
- Willurah
- Winter
- Wollamai
- Wonnue
- Wononga
- Woonox
- Wureep
- Yalama
- Yalgadoori
- Yallakool
- Yaloke
Towns and Localities Today
Deniliquin, on the Edward River, is the county’s principal town and the seat of Edward River Council. Wanganella and Conargo are smaller localities within the county, both known for their sheep and cattle studs.
Geography
Townsend County sits between the Murray and Edward rivers. It borders Waradgery, Boyd, Wakool, Urana, Cadell and Denison counties in New South Wales, and Victoria’s County of Moira across the Murray.
History
The county was named for Thomas S Townsend, an assistant surveyor to Thomas Livingstone Mitchell. Its parishes were laid out as pastoral runs around Deniliquin were surveyed and settled in the 19th century.
FAQ
Is Townsend County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Townsend County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What is the main town in Townsend County?
Deniliquin, on the Edward River.
Which local government areas cover Townsend County?
Mostly Edward River Council, with parts in Murray River Council and Berrigan Shire.