What areas are regional NSW?
What areas are regional NSW?
NSW regions
- Central West and Orana. Includes Bathurst, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Lithgow, Mudgee and Orange.
- Far West.
- New England North West.
- Newcastle and Hunter.
- North Coast.
- Riverina Murray.
- South East and Tablelands.
- Sydney and surrounds.
What LGA is Walgett in?
Walgett Shire
Walgett, New South Wales
| Walgett New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Location | 691 km (429 mi) NW of Sydney 279 km (173 mi) N of Dubbo 186 km (116 mi) W of Narrabri 117 km (73 mi) N of Coonamble 136 km (85 mi) E of Brewarrina |
| LGA(s) | Walgett Shire |
| County | Baradine |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
Where is North West NSW?
The North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, refers generally to the area west of the Northern Tablelands, to the north of the Central West region and to the east of the Far West region.
Who discovered Windsor?
Governor Lachlan Macquarie
Windsor, New South Wales, Austl. In 1794 Major Francis Grose, then acting governor, placed 22 settlers in the riverside district known as Green Hills. In 1810 Governor Lachlan Macquarie founded a township (named for Windsor, England) above flood level on higher ground.
What Aboriginal land is Richmond NSW on?
The area now called Richmond is part of the traditional lands of the Darug people, who hunted and gathered using stone tools and built bark shelters, earth ovens and fire pits. The name “Darug” comes from the Aboriginal word for “yam”, as yams were probably integral to the diet of this clan.
How many people live in Richmond NSW?
5,482 people
In the 2016 Census, there were 5,482 people in Richmond (NSW) (State Suburbs). Of these 47.5% were male and 52.5% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.8% of the population.
