Anabranch South
NSW 2648 • New South Wales
About Anabranch South
Anabranch South is a vast and sparsely populated locality in far western New South Wales, located approximately 80 km north of Broken Hill near the South Australian border. Covering over 2,279 km² of arid outback land, the area is home to just 41 residents — one of the most remote localities in the state. The landscape is defined by the Anabranch of the Darling River — a series of ephemeral creek channels that branch off the main Darling River system — along with red sand plains, mulga scrubland and saltbush flats typical of far western NSW.
Life in Anabranch South is shaped entirely by the outback environment, with most residents engaged in pastoral station work raising sheep and cattle across vast landholdings. Broken Hill — about 80 km to the south — provides medical facilities, schools and supplies, typically reached via the Silver City Highway. The region sits within the federal electorate of Parkes and the state electorate of Murray. For those drawn to remote Australia's raw beauty, dramatic skies and the rhythm of pastoral life, Anabranch South represents a genuinely frontier way of living.
Anabranch South falls under postcode 2648 and is governed by the Wentworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2648
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2648, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2648; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote. 4WD or high-clearance vehicle recommended. Broken Hill Airport provides air access to Sydney.
No walkable amenities. Vehicle essential for all travel in this remote outback locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pomona Public School ICSEA 92903 5027 3486 502 Pomona Rd
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Pooncarie Public School ICSEA 93703 5029 5231 Tarcoola Rd
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Palinyewah Public School ICSEA 967248A Ellerslie Road
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Wentworth Public School ICSEA 881107 Darling Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wentworth Local Government Area, which contains Anabranch South. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)