List of Towns, Villages and Cities in Waljeers

Waljeers County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in the central west of the state. Lake Waljeers sits north of the Lachlan River, and Booligal is the county’s main town.

Key Facts

Parishes in Waljeers County

The county holds 60 surveyed parishes.

1. Abbotsford
2. Alma
3. Annan
4. Arrawatta
5. Avondale
6. Benanimie
7. Billabong
8. Boondara
9. Brassbutt
10. Buckonyong
11. Bulgarbugerygam
12. Bullogal
13. Bungarry
14. Campbell
15. Carngham
16. Corrong
17. Culparling
18. Culpataro
19. Dimboola
20. Ellisland
21. Goona Warra
22. Gregory
23. Howatson
24. Kingswell
25. Lagan
26. Largs
27. Larnaca
28. Lowan
29. Marowie
30. Massie
31. Matamong
32. Mekai
33. Merrimajeel
34. Moodarnong
35. Mossgiel
36. Mulloga
37. Murnia
38. Murra
39. Nandum
40. Natue
41. Nyanda
42. Pimpara
43. Sebastopol
44. Simson
45. St Andrew
46. Tarrawong
47. Tartoo
48. Tinna
49. Toms Lake
50. Toopruck
51. Tooralboung
52. Trawalla
53. Tyson
54. Waljeers
55. Waverley
56. Wickham
57. Willandra
58. Wyunga
59. Yaloo
60. Yarto

Towns and Localities Today

Booligal, on the Lachlan River, is the county’s principal settlement, a small service centre for surrounding sheep and cattle country in Hay Shire.

Geography

Waljeers County borders Manara, Mossgiel, Kilfera, Franklin, Caira, Waradgery and Nicholson counties.

History

The name Waljeers is derived from a local Aboriginal word of the Muthi Muthi people. Its parishes were surveyed as the Lachlan River district was opened to pastoral settlement in the 19th century.

FAQ

Is Waljeers County still used?

Cadastral divisions like Waljeers County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.

What is the main town in Waljeers County?

Booligal, on the Lachlan River.

Which local government areas cover Waljeers County?

Central Darling Shire, Balranald Shire, Carrathool Shire and Hay Shire.