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Colinroobie

NSW 2700 • New South Wales

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
296.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Colinroobie

Colinroobie is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Narrandera within the Narrandera Shire. Covering around 296 square kilometres of flat Riverina farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the productive agricultural heartland of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, where irrigation farming and dryland cropping are major industries.

Narrandera is the nearest service town, offering shops, schools, healthcare, and the Narrandera Shire's community facilities, including the famous Narrandera Weir and adjacent parklands on the Murrumbidgee River. The Riverina region is known for its citrus orchards, rice production, sheep grazing, and the warm, dry climate ideal for irrigated agriculture. Colinroobie suits those connected to the Riverina farming community and the productive agricultural landscape of south-western New South Wales.

Colinroobie falls under postcode 2700 and is governed by the Narrandera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2700
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Narrandera
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.90°, 146.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
296.12 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2700

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2700, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,333
Median 2023–24
$51,880
▲ 19.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,020

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2700; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Narrandera Station
30 km
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Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
590 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Narrandera to Sydney (approx. 7-8 hr)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr - 5 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via Sturt Highway and local roads; Narrandera is the nearest rail and service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Colinroobie is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Narrandera Local Government Area, which contains Colinroobie. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
580.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
457.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
984.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Narrandera →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colinroobie known for? +

Colinroobie is a farming locality in the Riverina, known for its productive flat country in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, where irrigated cropping and sheep grazing are central to the local economy.

How far is Colinroobie from Narrandera? +

Colinroobie is approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Narrandera, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive on Riverina rural roads.

Does Colinroobie have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Colinroobie. The nearest NSW TrainLink service is at Narrandera (approximately 30 km), with trains connecting to Sydney and Griffith.

What is the population of Colinroobie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Colinroobie has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 296 square kilometre area of Riverina farmland.

Is Colinroobie a good place to live? +

Colinroobie suits those connected to the Riverina farming industry, with Narrandera's services and the Murrumbidgee River parklands accessible within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Colinroobie? +

The postcode for Colinroobie, NSW is 2700.

Is Colinroobie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Colinroobie is part of the Narrandera LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.