Speewa
NSW 2735 • New South Wales
About Speewa
Speewa is a rural locality in the Riverina district of far south-western New South Wales, situated within the Murray River Council local government area near the Murray River. The locality is notable for its position beside Speewa Creek, an anabranch of the Murray that at times of high flow encircles the area as Speewa Island, and for its historic connection to the neighbouring locality of Speewa, Victoria, from which it is separated by the Murray River. With a population of approximately 115 residents spread across 126 square kilometres, Speewa is one of the most remote and sparsely settled localities in the Murray–Riverina region.
Speewa is connected to its Victorian counterpart across the Murray via the historic Speewa Ferry, one of the few remaining river crossing points in this stretch of the river and a distinctive feature of the local landscape. The surrounding flat, open country is typical of the Riverina, dominated by dryland farming, irrigation agriculture, and remnant river red gum vegetation along the Murray. The nearest towns — Swan Hill (Victoria) and Barham (NSW) — provide access to services, shops, and schools, while the Murray River corridor offers recreational opportunities including fishing, camping, and river cruising.
Speewa falls under postcode 2735 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.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2735
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2735 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2735; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular services — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access via Silver City Highway and Riverina Highway; Swan Hill (VIC) is the nearest major centre
Extremely remote rural locality with no services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
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 Speewa. 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)