Tullibigeal

Tullibigeal New South Wales
Cargelligo Street in Tullibigeal
Tullibigeal
Coordinates	33°25′S 146°43′E / 33.417°S 146.717°ECoordinates: 33°25′S 146°43′E / 33.417°S 146.717°E
Population	384 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	2669
Elevation	296 m (971 ft)
Location	547 km (340 mi) W of Sydney 177 km (110 mi) NE of Griffith 70 km (43 mi) NW of West Wyalong 57 km (35 mi) S of Condobolin 44 km (27 mi) SE of Lake Cargelligo
LGA(s)	Lachlan Shire
State electorate(s)	Barwon
Federal Division(s)	Parkes

Tullibigeal is a small farming community in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia.

Etymology

The name is an Aboriginal word for "yarran wooden spears",^[2] yarran being a native species of acacia.

History

Tullibigeal Post Office opened on 1 April 1918.^[3] The railway was connected in 1917.

Demographics

At the 2011 census, Tullibigeal and the surrounding area had a population of 384.^[1] In 2006, the population was both older and more homogeneous than the Australian average, with 31.2% of residents over 55 years compared to a national average of 24.3%, and only 3.1% born overseas compared to a national figure of 22.2%. More than 93% of residents spoke English at home.^[4]

In religion, Tullibigeal is predominantly Christian with the major religious denominations being Catholic (26.3%), Anglican (23.2%) and Uniting (22.4%). Only 6.4% of the population professed no religion, barely one third of the national average of 18.7%.^[4]

Economy

The line at Tullibigeal

The main industries are sheep and cattle farming and grain cropping,^[5] collectively employing 62% of the Tullibigeal workforce.^[4] Median income was A$409 per week, significantly below the national average of $466.

Grain transport from Tullibigeal is provided via direct access to the rail line between Lake Cargelligo and Temora, with large grain silos located along the tracks near the town.

Notable residents

The town and surrounding district have produced several notable sports people including Barry Glasgow who played for Western Suburbs and North Sydney in the NSW Rugby League competition in the 1960s and 1970s.^[6]

Gallery

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  Tullibigeal crossing

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  Tullibigeal Silo

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  Tullibigeal Silo

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Tullibigeal (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
2. "Tullibigeal". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 20116. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Tullibigeal (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
5. "Tullibigeal". Western Plains Regional Development Inc. 2005. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
6. Mills, Jim; Tony Lewis (2004). "Memories of Mad Mick Alchin". The Era of the Biff. Jeff Quigley. Retrieved 2009-03-28.

External links

Media related to Tullibigeal at Wikimedia Commons