Paringi
NSW 2738 • New South Wales
About Paringi
Paringi is a small rural locality in the Wentworth Shire of far-western New South Wales, positioned just kilometres from the Murray River and the Victorian border near Mildura. Covering approximately 110 square kilometres, the locality sits on the arid Sunraysia plain at the junction of the NSW–Victoria border region, with coordinates placing it only about 6 kilometres northeast of Mildura's urban centre. The 2021 census recorded 29 residents, reflecting its character as a sparse farming and pastoral community. The surrounding landscape consists of red sandy soils, irrigated horticulture, and the Murray–Darling river system that defines this corner of the state.
Paringi residents benefit from close proximity to Mildura, one of the main regional service cities in northwest Victoria, which provides supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a regional airport. The locality is suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to city services across the border. The broader Sunraysia region is renowned for citrus and wine grape production, and the Murray River offers recreational activities including houseboating, fishing, and water sports. The flat, sunny landscape and warm climate make the area appealing for horticulturalists and retirees alike.
Paringi falls under postcode 2738 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 2738
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2738, 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 2738; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Sunbus / local Mildura services — Mildura CBD (across border, ~6 km) approx. 15 min by car
Commute to Mildura (VIC)
🛣️ Closest regional city is Mildura across the Victorian border. Private vehicle is the primary transport mode within NSW.
Sparsely settled rural locality with no local services. All amenities are accessed via Mildura across the state border, requiring a short drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gol Gol Public School ICSEA 101003 5024 8401 William 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 Paringi. 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)