Burcher is a small rural village situated in central New South Wales, Australia, in Lachlan Shire. As of 2006, Burcher had a population of 185.[1] Its main attractions include Lake Cowal, known for its diverse birdlife; and the Lake Cowal Gold Mine, an open cut mine situated south-east of Burcher.
| Burcher New South Wales | |
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 Bena St, the main street of Burcher | |
  Burcher | |
| Coordinates | 33°31′S 147°15′E / 33.517°S 147.250°E |
| Population | 185 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2671 |
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| LGA(s) | Lachlan Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Parkes |
The community of Burcher has two churches, a public school, a local hotel, and a corner store. Sporting facilities include a nine-hole golf course, a cricket field, and tennis courts. The school has closed and the school property is now in private ownership .
References
edit- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Burcher (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
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