Burcher, New South Wales
Burcher | |
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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 | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 185 (2006 census) |
| Postcode | 2671 |
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. 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.
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 .