Urangeline East
NSW 2656 • New South Wales
About Urangeline East
Urangeline East is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 35 kilometres south-east of Wagga Wagga near the Urangeline Creek. Covering around 97 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming area with just 37 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, reflecting its deeply rural character. The landscape is dominated by dryland cropping, sheep and mixed grazing properties typical of the southern Riverina.
Life in Urangeline East revolves around agriculture and the close-knit farming community, with residents generally travelling to Wagga Wagga or Lockhart for essential services, schools, and shopping. The locality offers a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle with wide open plains and a strong connection to the land. It is well suited to farming families who value space, tranquillity, and a deep sense of regional Australian identity.
Urangeline East falls under postcode 2656 and is governed by the Lockhart Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2656
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2656, 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 2656; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Wagga Wagga
🛣️ Car is the primary means of transport; no regular public bus services to this locality
Entirely car-dependent; no walkable amenities within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lockhart Central School ICSEA 87402 6920 5209 Halliday St
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37-53 Ferrier Street
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The Rock-Lockhart Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lockhart Local Government Area, which contains Urangeline East. 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)