New South Wales location profile

Ungarie NSW 2669

Ungarie is a small rural township in Bland Shire, Riverina, surrounded by broadacre cropping and grazing country. It has a friendly, tight‑knit feel and is known for its AFL heritage and the Big Football honouring the Daniher family.

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Why families consider Ungarie

Predominantly farming families and older residents with a practical, community‑minded lifestyle. Weekends revolve around local sport, school and community events, and agricultural seasons; housing is simple and affordable.

Amenities & services

General store and post office agency
Ungarie Hotel (pub and meals)
Service station
Ungarie Central School (K–12)
Community hall
Bowling club
Sportsground and showground
Visiting community health/NSW Health outreach (more services in West Wyalong)
Bland Shire Library – West Wyalong (nearest branch)
Bland Shire Mobile Library – scheduled visits to Ungarie

Transport & connectivity

NSW TrainLink coach stop on the Cootamundra–Lake Cargelligo route
Local school bus services
Access via sealed local roads to West Wyalong, Rankins Springs and Lake Cargelligo
Newell Highway access via West Wyalong
Burley Griffin Way nearby (via West Wyalong/Rankins Springs)
Nearest passenger rail: Parkes or Cootamundra stations
Nearest airports: Parkes and Griffith

Lifestyle & recreation

Ungarie Recreation Ground & Showground (AFL/netball/cricket)
Ungarie Bowling Club
Tennis courts
Community hall events
Big Football landmark and photo stop
Ungarie Recreation Ground & Showground
Bland Creek riparian reserve

Education context

Very limited in-town options; families typically use family day care, preschool programs or services in West Wyalong (~40km SE) and surrounding towns.

Charles Sturt University – Wagga Wagga campus (approx. 190km SE)
Charles Sturt University – Dubbo campus (approx. 230km NE)
University of Sydney School of Rural Health – Dubbo (approx. 230km NE)