[1] The earliest association with settlement in the area comes in 1849 through the agency of Momalong Station, where Robert Rand had settled some 22.5 thousand acres.

[4] Berrigan was officially proclaimed on 31 May 1890, and this only increased the establishment of the commercial section of the town, as well as the residential.

[7] Berrigan experiences a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSk) with hot summers and cool winters, being slightly cooler than Deniliquin due to its latitude.

Rainfall is quite low across the year, averaging 443.3 millimetres (17.5 in), though cloud cover can be great in the winter months.

Horse racing is also popular, with the Berrigan Gold Cup — held on the same day as the Victoria Derby — attracting a large crowd.

Held annual on the Sunday of the October long week is the Berrigan Agricultural Show, which has been in existence for over 120 years.

The ageing population is well catered for in such a small town, with hospice and respite facilities provided.