Ularara County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in the far north-west of the state, west of the Paroo River. It shares the arid, sparsely settled character of its neighbouring counties along the Queensland frontier.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far north-west, west of the Paroo River |
| Named after | Local Aboriginal word, also the name of Ularara Station |
| Local government area today | Mostly unincorporated; Wanaaring parish falls in Bourke Shire |
Parishes in Ularara County
The county holds 29 surveyed parishes.
- Allundy
- Bootra
- Buntiara
- Croombimbie
- Deriringa
- Dundaga
- Hebden
- Indi
- Momba
- Morotherie
- Narumerpy
- Neon
- Nocoleche
- Nungo
- Parooingee
- Peka
- Porirua
- Taltaweira
- Tarrabandra
- Urilla
- Urisino
- Wanaaring
- Waoona
- Warruera
- Willara
- Wyarra
- Yailah
- Yambunya
- Yipunyah
Towns and Localities Today
Wanaaring, on the Paroo River, is the only settlement associated with the county. Its parish carries the same name and falls in Bourke Shire; the rest of the county is unincorporated.
Geography
Ularara County borders Delalah, Thoulcanna and Irrara to the north, Yantara and Barrona to the east, and Fitzgerald and Landsborough to the south.
History
The name Ularara is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word and is shared with the nearby Ularara Station. Its parishes were surveyed as pastoral runs west of the Paroo were taken up in the 19th century. Like neighbouring Thoulcanna, the station’s name likely preceded the cadastral survey.
FAQ
Is Ularara County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Ularara County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What is the only town in Ularara County?
Wanaaring, on the Paroo River.
Which local government area covers Ularara County?
Most is unincorporated; only Wanaaring parish falls in Bourke Shire.