New South Wales location profile
Bedgerabong NSW 2871
Bedgerabong is a small rural village in Lachlan Shire, set amid broadacre farming country west of Forbes in NSW. It’s known for its tight-knit community and the annual Bedgerabong Picnic Races, offering quiet country living with services accessed in nearby Forbes.
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Why families consider Bedgerabong
Predominantly farming families and agricultural workers, with multi‑generation properties and a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle. Housing is low-density on large rural blocks, and day-to-day needs are largely met in Forbes.
Amenities & services
- Forbes CBD retail and supermarkets (Woolworths, Aldi)
- Forbes Health Service (Forbes Hospital)
- Parkes Health Service (Parkes Hospital)
- Restaurants, pubs and cafes in Forbes
- Service station and rural supplies in surrounding localities
- Forbes Shire Library, Forbes
- Parkes Shire Library, Parkes
Transport & connectivity
- No local train station; nearest passenger rail at Parkes (NSW TrainLink services)
- NSW TrainLink coach connections via Forbes/Parkes
- Lachlan Valley Way (MR61)
- Bedgerabong Road
- Local school bus services to Forbes
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bedgerabong Picnic Races at Bedgerabong Racecourse
- Community hall events and social clubs
- Lachlan River fishing and boating (nearby reaches)
- Sports ovals and facilities in Forbes (netball, swimming pool, golf)
- Bedgerabong Racecourse Reserve
- Lachlan River riparian reserves (nearby)
- Forbes Lake and parks (Forbes)
Education context
No childcare centres in Bedgerabong; long day care, preschool and family day care options available in Forbes.
- Charles Sturt University – Orange Campus (Orange)
- Charles Sturt University – Bathurst Campus (Bathurst)
- University of Sydney School of Rural Health (Orange)