Coomealla
NSW 2717 • New South Wales
About Coomealla
Coomealla is a rural locality in far west New South Wales, situated near the Murray River in the Sunraysia region, approximately 10 kilometres north of Wentworth and just across the NSW border from Mildura in Victoria. Covering around 118 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled area with a population of 748 and a notable proportion of social housing — approximately 10.7 per cent of dwellings are public or community housing, reflecting the socioeconomic profile of this remote outback river community.
The region's economy is anchored by irrigated horticulture, with vineyards, citrus orchards, and market gardens taking advantage of Murray River water allocations. The nearby town of Wentworth serves as the main service centre for essential needs, while Mildura provides the closest city-level retail, medical, and transport facilities just across the Victorian border. The locality is characterised by flat mallee and river red gum country, with the Murray–Darling river junction a prominent natural landmark in the broader region. Coomealla suits those engaged in rural industries or seeking affordable, quiet living in a remote outback river setting.
Coomealla falls under postcode 2717 and is governed by the Wentworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2717
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2717 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 2717; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Wentworth / Mildura Varies
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote; Mildura VIC (~20 km) is the nearest city for services and regional transport
Coomealla is a remote rural locality with no local shops; all errands require driving to Wentworth or Mildura
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coomealla High School ICSEA 82603 5027 4506 Silver City Hwy
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Dareton Public School ICSEA 66803 5027 4586 Matong St
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 Coomealla. 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)