Collarenebri
NSW 2833 • New South Wales
About Collarenebri
Collarenebri is a small outback town in north-western New South Wales, situated on the Barwon River along the Gwydir Highway within the Walgett Shire local government area. Located approximately 707 kilometres north-west of Sydney and 75 kilometres north-east of Walgett, the town sits at an elevation of 146 metres on the flat, semi-arid plains of the Upper Barwon catchment. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 634, with social housing accounting for a notable 22.9 per cent of all dwellings — reflecting the town's significant Indigenous community.
Collarenebri is a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, primarily supporting dryland cropping and pastoral grazing operations. The town has a strong Aboriginal community with deep connections to Ngemba Country, and local history and culture are important parts of the town's identity. Basic amenities including a school, health clinic, and general store serve the community, while Walgett provides the nearest major services. The Barwon River is a focal point for local recreational fishing, and the town has a quiet, resilient character typical of outback NSW communities.
Collarenebri falls under postcode 2833 and is governed by the Walgett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Collarenebri for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2833
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2833 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2833; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Walgett / Moree 1-2 hours
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Via Gwydir Highway. Extremely remote; Walgett (75km) and Moree (140km) are the practical regional hubs.
Basic essentials available locally, but most significant shopping and services require travel to Walgett or Moree
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Collarenebri Central School ICSEA 6256756 2204 High St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Walgett Local Government Area, which contains Collarenebri. 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)