Roto
NSW 2675 • New South Wales
About Roto
Roto is a remote locality in the Riverina region of western New South Wales, between larger centres such as Hillston and Griffith. It has a very small resident population and a strongly rural character dominated by grazing and cropping landscapes. Settlement is scattered, with long distances between homes and services. The locality's identity is tied to outback-road travel and agricultural land use.
Lifestyle in Roto is isolated and self-reliant, suited to residents familiar with remote regional living. Most services, schooling and larger shopping trips are handled in towns such as Hillston or Griffith rather than within Roto itself. Public transport is minimal and infrequent, so private vehicles are essential for day-to-day mobility. The area appeals to people seeking space and quiet over urban convenience.
Roto falls under postcode 2675 and is governed by the Carrathool 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 2675
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2675, 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 2675; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach links via Hillston/Griffith (limited) — Griffith and surrounding Riverina centres Varies by connection
Commute to Griffith CBD
🛣️ Driving is the primary and most reliable transport mode.
Extremely limited local destinations and long distances reduce practical walkability.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hillston Central School ICSEA 9116967 2277 62-80 Moore St
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Aiden Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Carrathool Local Government Area, which contains Roto. 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)