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Binya
New South Wales
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The General Store and Post Office at Binya
Binya is located in New South Wales
Binya
Binya
Location in New South Wales
Population 191 (2011 census)
Postcode(s) 2665
Location
LGA(s) Narrandera Shire
County Cooper
State electorate(s) Cootamundra

Binya is a small farming village located in the middle of the Riverina area in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 30 kilometers (19 miles) east of a bigger town called Griffith. You can find Binya along a road known as Burley Griffin Way.

What You Can Find in Binya

Binya has some important services for its community.

Railways and Trains

The Temora–Roto railway line first opened in Binya in 1916. For many years, people could travel by train from Binya. However, passenger trains stopped running in 1983. The railway station closed a couple of years later in 1985. Even though people don't ride trains from Binya anymore, the railway line is still used. It carries goods and freight today.

Post Office Services

The Binya post office has been serving the community for a long time. It first opened its doors on June 19, 1916.

Sport in Binya

Binya has a history of strong sports teams, especially in Australian Rules Football.

Football Success

The Binya Football Club was very successful in the past. They won the Griffith Football Association premiership by beating Griffith in the grand final. The club also achieved an amazing feat in the Barellan Ardlethan Football League. They won five championships in a row! This winning streak happened from 1934 to 1938.

About Binya's Population

Like many small towns in rural areas, the number of people living in Binya has changed over the years.

Population Changes Over Time

In 2006, about 238 people lived in Binya. By 2011, the population had decreased to 191 residents. This shows that the number of people living in the village has slowly gone down over time.

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