Burcher, New South Wales

Burcher
New South Wales
Burcher; New South Wales
	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)
Postcode(s)	2671
Location	479 km (298 mi) W of Sydney ; 94 km (58 mi) WSW of Forbes ; 54 km (34 mi) N of West Wyalong ; 65 km (40 mi) S of Condobolin ;
LGA(s)	Lachlan Shire
State electorate(s)	Barwon
Federal division(s)	Parkes

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.

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 .