Cryon
NSW 2832 • New South Wales
About Cryon
Cryon is an extremely remote rural locality in the outback of northwestern New South Wales, situated approximately 60 kilometres west of Walgett within the Walgett Shire local government area. Spanning over 563 square kilometres of flat, arid plains, the locality consists almost entirely of large pastoral stations running sheep and cattle across vast, unfenced land. With a population of just 39 residents, Cryon is among the most sparsely populated localities in New South Wales, typifying the isolated beauty of the Barwon–Darling outback.
Life in Cryon is quintessentially outback Australian, with station families managing extensive pastoral properties beneath wide open skies. The Barwon River winds through parts of the region, providing a lifeline for stock and wildlife, and the area's red soil plains support an array of native fauna including kangaroos, emus and diverse birdlife. The nearest services are in Walgett, roughly an hour's drive east, which provides basic retail, medical and educational facilities for the surrounding station communities.
Cryon falls under postcode 2832 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 Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2832
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2832, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2832; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access via Castlereagh Highway through Walgett. Roads may be unsealed on some approaches.
Remote outback locality with no services or footpaths — a vehicle is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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82 Arthur Street
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Walgett Community College - High School ICSEA 6776828 1022 Arthur St
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6828 1022 Arthur 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 Cryon. 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)