Boggabilla


Boggabilla is a small town in the far north of inland New South Wales, Australia in Moree Plains Shire. At the, the town had a population of 551, of which 63% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
The name Boggabilla comes from Gamilaraay bagaaybila, literally "full of creeks". 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.
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.

Education

Boggabilla has a school and a TAFE.