Keri Keri
NSW 2711 • New South Wales
About Keri Keri
Keri Keri is a small rural locality in the Far West region of New South Wales, situated in the flat semi-arid plains near the Murray–Darling river system at approximately -34.77°S, 143.98°E, close to the township of Balranald. With a census population of just four residents, it is among the most sparsely settled localities in NSW and is primarily an agricultural area characterised by dry-land cropping, irrigated horticulture, and pastoral grazing. The locality falls under postcode 2711 and sits within an area of significant First Nations heritage.
The vast open landscape of Keri Keri is quintessential far-western New South Wales, with wide horizons, river red gum woodlands near waterways, and an agricultural economy focused on wheat, canola, and sheep. Residents rely on the nearby town of Balranald for services including shopping, schools, and medical care. The broader area offers access to the Murray River and Yanga National Park, which are popular for camping, fishing, and birdwatching, making the region appealing to those who appreciate remote outback living and wide open spaces.
Keri Keri falls under postcode 2711 and is governed by the Murray River 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 2711
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2711, 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 2711; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Sturt Highway and local rural roads
Remote rural locality with no footpaths, footways, or public transport services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Harvey St
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Glover St
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Hay Public School ICSEA 93402 6993 1270 201-217 Lachlan Street
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Hay War Memorial High School ICSEA 9166993 1408 Pine St
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436 Moppett Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Murray River Local Government Area, which contains Keri Keri. 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)