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Overview

Boorowa is a farming village set in a valley 340 km southwest of Sydney, at 490 m elevation in the Hilltops Region of New South Wales. With a 2021 Census population of 1,888, the town enjoys an oceanic climate of warm summers and cool winters, occasional snow, and rich volcanic soils that support its agricultural base. Community life centres on the annual agricultural show in March, a Picnic Race Meeting in May, and the October Irish Woolfest featuring the quirky “Running of the Sheep” through the main street.

Passenger rail services ceased in 1980 and the branch line closed in 1987, but Boorowa stays connected by road and retains historic infrastructure such as a post office from 1835, electric street lighting introduced in the 1920s and a link to the Burrinjuck hydro‑electric system since 1938. The town serves as a primary service centre for surrounding farms, providing essential amenities and a strong community feel.