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Conargo

NSW 2710 • New South Wales

117
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
850.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Conargo

Conargo is a small rural town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located within the Edward River Council local government area. Situated on Billabong Creek, a tributary of the Edward River, the township lies roughly 45 kilometres north of Deniliquin and approximately 676 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The locality covers a vast 850 square kilometres of flat sheep and cattle grazing country typical of the southern Riverina plains, with a population of around 117 residents.

Conargo is well known in the Riverina for the Conargo Pub, a beloved bush institution celebrated within Australian ute muster culture and popular with travellers crossing the southern Riverina. The township has a strong pastoral heritage, with the surrounding floodplains supporting merino wool and beef cattle enterprises. Deniliquin and Jerilderie are the nearest service towns, where residents access schools, shopping, and healthcare. The Aboriginal name for the area, Gooriara, meaning "kangaroo ground", reflects the deep Indigenous history of this country.

Conargo falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2710
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.36°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
850.27 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
676 km
By Train
No rail to Conargo; coach service via Deniliquin with CountryLink XPT connections from Junee
By Car (Peak)
7–8 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
6.5–7 hr

🛣️ Very remote; private vehicle essential for all travel; nearest town is Deniliquin ~45 km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Only a pub and a few rural facilities exist locally; all shopping and services require a drive to Deniliquin

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
117
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conargo known for? +

Conargo is best known for the Conargo Pub, a legendary outback watering hole celebrated in Australian ute muster culture and popular with travellers crossing the southern Riverina.

How far is Conargo from Deniliquin? +

Conargo is approximately 45 kilometres north of Deniliquin, making it roughly a 35–45 minute drive along local roads.

Does Conargo have public transport? +

Conargo has no public transport services. The nearest town with coach connections is Deniliquin, approximately 45 km to the south.

What is the population of Conargo? +

Conargo has a small population of approximately 117 residents, making it one of the more remote and sparsely populated localities in the Riverina region.

Is Conargo a good place to live? +

Conargo appeals to those drawn to a true outback pastoral lifestyle — wide open spaces, farming community values, and a close-knit rural atmosphere — though it requires self-sufficiency and regular travel to Deniliquin for services.

What is the postcode for Conargo? +

The postcode for Conargo is 2710, which covers a number of remote localities in the southern Riverina and Edward River Council area.