Forbes, New South Wales
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Forbes is a town in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia, located on the Newell Highway between Parkes and West Wyalong. At the 2021 census, Forbes had a population of 9,319.[1] Forbes is probably named after Sir Francis Forbes, first Chief Justice of NSW.[2]
Forbes New South Wales | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 33°23′0″S 148°01′0″E | ||||||||
Population | 6,837 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
Established | 1861 | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2871 | ||||||||
Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | ||||||||
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LGA(s) | Forbes Shire Council | ||||||||
County | Ashburnham | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Orange | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Riverina | ||||||||
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Located on the banks of the Lachlan River, Forbes is 245 metres (804 ft) above sea-level and about 380 kilometres (240 mi) west of Sydney. The district is a cropping area where wheat and similar crops are grown. Nearby towns and villages include Calarie, Parkes, Bedgerebong, Bundabarrah, Corradgery, Daroobalgie, Eugowra, Ooma North and Paytens Bridge. Forbes is subject to a pattern of flooding, generally occurring to a significant level once every seven years, including 2016[3] and 2022.