Burraboi
NSW 2732 • New South Wales
About Burraboi
Burraboi is a small community in the south-western Riverina region of New South Wales, located within the Murray River Council local government area. Situated approximately 34 kilometres north of Barham and 50 kilometres south of Moulamein on the Murray-Darling plains, it lies 808 kilometres from Sydney. The 2021 census recorded a population of 106 people across its vast 307 square kilometres of flat, irrigated farmland. The area is best known for housing the largest rice silo complex in the Southern Hemisphere, reflecting the region's importance to Australian rice production.
The landscape is characterised by wide, flat irrigation channels, rice paddies, and grain crops typical of the Riverina's fertile agricultural heartland. The Wakool Burraboi Public School serves the local children, reflecting a small but committed community. Residents rely on nearby Barham for most services, including shops, medical facilities and recreational activities on the Murray River. Burraboi appeals to those with a deep connection to farming and the land, offering a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle far from urban pressures.
Burraboi falls under postcode 2732 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- School bus service — Barham approx. 35 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Barham (34km, ~25 min by car) is the nearest town with services; Echuca-Moama (~100km) is the nearest regional centre with broader services
Extremely remote rural locality; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs and to access services in Barham.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barham High School ICSEA 95103 5453 2322 Gonn St
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Barham Public School ICSEA 98203 5453 2133 Wakool St