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Kamarah

NSW 2665 • New South Wales

83
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
180.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent
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About Kamarah

Kamarah is a small rural locality in the Narrandera Shire of New South Wales, situated in the heart of the Riverina region approximately 500 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The locality lies roughly 11 kilometres west of Ardlethan on the Burley Griffin Way, in a landscape characterised by open plains given over to dryland cereal crops, sheep, and wool production. At the 2021 Census, Kamarah recorded a population of 83 residents, making it one of the smaller communities in the Riverina, spread across a considerable land area of around 180 square kilometres.

The surrounding district is quintessentially agricultural, with properties producing wheat, canola, and fine wool along with some sheep grazing. The nearby Burley Griffin Way provides the main road connection, with the service town of Ardlethan offering basic amenities, while the larger regional centre of Narrandera — the shire seat — is approximately 60 kilometres to the west. Kamarah and the neighbouring hamlet of Moombooldool share a close community history linked to the old grain rail line. Life here revolves around farming, rural community ties, and the wide open spaces of the New South Wales Riverina.

Kamarah falls under postcode 2665 and is governed by the Narrandera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2665
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Narrandera
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.31°, 146.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
180.15 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2665

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2665 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,906
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,128

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2665; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
500 km
By Train
No direct service. Nearest train station is Narrandera (~60km west) with limited regional rail.
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5–6 hours

🛣️ Entirely car-dependent. Access via Burley Griffin Way and Sturt Highway. Canberra CBD is approximately 380km east.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kamarah is a remote rural locality with no shops or services; all errands require driving to Ardlethan or Narrandera.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
83
▲ 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 Kamarah. 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 Kamarah known for? +

Kamarah is known as a quiet rural locality in the NSW Riverina, with the surrounding district historically engaged in dryland cereal cropping, sheep grazing, and fine wool production. The area has a strong agricultural community heritage.

How far is Kamarah from Sydney? +

Kamarah is approximately 500 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it a remote rural location most easily accessed by car via the Burley Griffin Way and the Sturt Highway.

Does Kamarah have public transport? +

Kamarah has no public transport services. The area is entirely car-dependent, with the nearest service facilities found in Ardlethan approximately 11 kilometres to the east or in the regional centre of Narrandera to the west.

What is the population of Kamarah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kamarah has a population of 83 residents, spread across a large rural area of approximately 180 square kilometres in the Narrandera Shire.

Is Kamarah a good place to live? +

Kamarah suits those seeking a quiet, remote farming lifestyle in the NSW Riverina. It offers wide open spaces and a tight-knit rural community, but residents need to be self-sufficient as there are very few local services or amenities.

What is the postcode for Kamarah? +

The postcode for Kamarah is 2665, which is shared with several other localities in the Ardlethan and Narrandera Shire area.

Is Kamarah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kamarah 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.