Tooranie
NSW 2734 • New South Wales
About Tooranie
Tooranie is a remote rural locality in the Balranald Shire of western New South Wales, situated in the lower Riverina region approximately 45 kilometres north-east of Balranald on the Murrumbidgee River floodplain near the Murray–Darling junction. With a registered population of just 12 residents and covering over 182 square kilometres of flat, semi-arid pastoral land, it is one of the more sparsely inhabited localities in NSW. The area is characterised by open plains, river red gum woodlands, and an ancient landscape shaped by the Murrumbidgee and Murray river systems.
Tooranie is primarily agricultural, supporting sheep and cattle grazing as well as irrigated cropping operations where river water is accessible. The surrounding Balranald Shire is known for its proximity to the World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park and the Willandra Lakes region, which preserves some of Australia's most significant ancient human history. Residents of Tooranie are largely farming families who are self-reliant and deeply connected to the land and the rhythms of outback pastoral life. The regional centre of Balranald provides essential services, medical facilities, and schooling.
Tooranie falls under postcode 2734 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 2734
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2734 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 2734; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular public transport — Balranald (45 km) ~35 min by car
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote; Mildura (VIC) is ~200 km west; car and light aircraft are primary transport options
Fully car-dependent rural locality with no infrastructure; distances between properties are measured in kilometres.
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 Tooranie. 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)