Demographics
Berrigan is approximately 720.01 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Berrigan was 1260. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Berrigan are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $100 to $149.Description
Berrigan is a town on the Riverina Highway in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Berrigan is in the Berrigan Shire local government area and contains the Berrigan Shire Council offices. At the 2011 census, Berrigan had a population of 922. The Berrigan Canola festival is held annually in early September. Also held annually is the Berrigan Agricultural Show - Sunday of the October long weekend. It is also close to the Murray River communities of Barooga and Tocumwal. Once a thriving town with four pubs and the golf club, Berrigan has since been reduced to two pubs and the club. The aging population is well catered for in such a small town, with world class hospice and respite facilities provided. While Berrigan thrives on the farming income generated in the district, it is a very modern, and family-friendly town. In 2013, an Alzheimer's wing was opened, catering to the numerous residents suffering from the disease.