Boggabilla

Boggabilla /ˈbɒɡəbɪlə/ is a small town in the far north of inland New South Wales, Australia in Moree Plains Shire. At the 2016 census, the town had a population of 551, of which 63% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.[1]

Boggabilla
New South Wales
The Wobbly Boot Hotel at Boggabilla
Boggabilla
Coordinates28°36′0″S 150°21′0″E
Population551 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2409
Location
LGA(s)Moree Plains Shire
State electorate(s)Northern Tablelands
Federal Division(s)Parkes

The name Boggabilla comes from Gamilaraay bagaaybila, literally "full of creeks".[2] The same "creek" element is found in the name of Boggabri.

Geography

Boggabilla is located on the Newell Highway north of Moree. Toomelah Station is within the locality and the town of Goondiwindi is nearby, across the border in Queensland.

Population

According to the 2016 census of Population, 551 people were in Boggabilla.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 62.7% of the population.
  • About 91.3% of people were born in Australia and 89.5% of people only spoke English at home.
  • The most common responses for religion were Anglican 52.7% and no religion 22.2%.[1]

Transport

Boggabilla used to have a railway service, but this has been cut back to North Star, New South Wales, where the last silo is located. Also, an airport and shuttle services are available to Sydney from Moree located 110 km south of Boggabilla. Daily bus services run both north and south.

Health

The nurses at Boggabilla Health Centre provide services such as preschool screening and immunisation. [3]

Education

Boggabilla has a school (Boggabilla Central School with preparatory, primary, and secondary grades) and a TAFE (a campus of New England Institute of TAFE).

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Boggabilla (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  2. "Boggabilla". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
  3. Heartbroken nurse quits over child abuse Sydney Morning Herald, 23 June 2008.
Preceding station Former Services Following station
Terminus Boggabilla Line Wearne
towards Camurra
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