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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.
Location
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.