Located in the Riverina region of western NSW, Carrathool Shire Council spans an area of almost 19,000 square kilometres and is home to approximately 2866 people (according to the 2021 census).
Carrathool Shire is a primarily rural area, and is comprised of the town of Hillston, as well as the surrounding villages of Goolgowi, Merriwagga, Rankins Springs, and Carrathool. Carrathool is named after a Wiradjuri word meaning “brolga” or “native companion”.
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Mildura to Cootamundra Coach Service 726
Route: Mildura, Buronga, Euston, Robinvale, Balranald, Hay, Carrathool turnoff
Carrathool turnoff, Sturt Hwy (Stop ID 27113), continue by Taxi to Carrathool Shire
Cootamundra to Mildura Coach Service 725
Route: Carrathol turnoff, Darlington Point, Griffith, Yenda, Binya, Barellan, Ardlethan, Beckom, Ariah Park, Temora, Stockinbingal, Cootamundra
Carrathool turnoff, Sturt Hwy (Stop ID 27113), continue by Taxi to Carrathool Shire
School Buses
S415 Goolgowi to Griffith Schools
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Griffith Taxis (02) 6325 0004
Note: Please call to confirm availability to travel out of Griffith.
Routes Servicing Griffith (continue by Taxi to Carrathool Shire)
Top Industries of Employment in the Carrathool Shire are Grain Growing; Grain Sheep Farming; and Grain Beef Cattle Farming. The key propulsive sectors in Carrathool Shire Council are agriculture, forestry and fishing and public administration and safety.
Carrathool is named after a Wiradjuri word meaning ""brolga"" or ""native companion"", with the original inhabitants of the Carrathool being the Wiradjuri people.
European settlement of the Carrathool Shire area occurred during the 1830s, with land used mainly for sheep and cattle grazing.
The population of Carrathool Shire has gone up and down over the years, with the 2021 census reporting a population of around 2866 people.
Carrathool Shire is a rural area, with a total land area of approximately 19,000 square kilometres. The land is predominately used for agriculture and horticulture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing and cotton and rice growing.
Like many regional areas, the Carrathool Shire is abundant with thrive with community and sporting groups. Sporting options available include golf, basketball, cricket, rugby league, junior rugby league, touch football, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Community organisations include the Creative arts Council, SES (for community members aged 16+) and Lions Club.
These community and sporting groups provide an awesome opportunity for the young people of Carrathool Shire to come and work together for the good of the community.