The region at a Glance
Central NSW includes some of most beautiful and abundant agricultural land in the country. Its communities offer attractive life and career opportunities in a region with strong economic prospects.
The original custodians of the land are the Wiradjuri people, known as the people of the three rivers - the Wambool (the Macquarie River), the Kalari (the Lachlan River) and the Murrumbidjeri (the Murrumbidgee River).
Bathurst
Bathurst at a Glance
41,682 people
37 average age
$321,000 average house price
2.5 hours from Sydney
6 medical centres
1 university
27+ galleries and studios
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Blayney
Blayney at a Glance
7,409 people
$235,000 average house price
38 average age
30 minutes to Bathurst and Orange
2 National Trust heritage listed villages
1 major dam
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Canowindra
Cabonne Shire at a Glance
13,481 people
6,108 sq kms
11 classic country towns and villages
$266,750 average house price
1 International Balloon Festival
8 community health centres
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Condobolin
Lachlan Shire at a Glance
3 towns
5 villages
15,000 square kilometres
6,748 people
18ºC - 34ºC av summer temps
3ºC - 16ºC av winter temps
2 beautiful lakes
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Cowra
Cowra at a Glance
12,574 people
1 District Hospital
7 GPs
2 Sydney Harbours fit into Wyangala Dam
$225,000 average house price
1,413 local businesses
49.9% tertiary qualified
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Forbes
Forbes at a Glance
10,000+ people
1 major new medical precinct
4718 square kilometres
33km from Parkes
$215,000 average house price
15°C average winter day temp
1861 founded
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Grenfell
Weddin Shire at a Glance
3,750 people
1 historic town
3 heritage villages
$171,000 average house price
1 new Medical Centre in development
1866 established
1 Australian Legend
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Lake Cargelligo
Lachlan Shire at a Glance
3 towns
5 villages
15,000 square kilometres
6,748 people
18ºC - 34ºC av summer temps
3ºC - 16ºC av winter temps
2 beautiful lakes
Part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Lithgow
Lithgow at a Glance
21,249 people
2 hours to Sydney
$256,500 average house price
$64.3m health care sector
2 beautiful lakes
1 World Heritage Area
Part of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Molong
Cabonne Shire at a Glance
13,481 people
6,108 sq kms
11 classic country towns and villages
$266,750 average house price
1 International Balloon Festival
8 community health centres
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Oberon
Oberon at a Glance
5,207 people
$263,750 average house cost
36 minutes to Bathurst
6 primary schools
20+ sport and rec clubs
1 World Heritage Area
1,113 m above sea level
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Orange
Orange at a Glance
41,431 people
36 average age
28% couples with children
$339,000 average house price
3.5 hours to Sydney
7 high schools
1 new base hospital
1 University
38 cellar doors
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Parkes
Parkes at a Glance
15,217 people
$250,000 average house price
1 Elvis Festival
3 Medical Centres
1,344 local businesses
135 clear sunny days/year
64m Radio Telescope
Part of the Western NSW Local Health District
Young
Young at a Glance
12,514 people
40 average age
10 GPs
1860s first wine grapes
$240,000 average house price
1.5 hours to Canberra
Part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District
