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Wanganella

NSW 2710 • New South Wales

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1504.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Wanganella

Wanganella is a very large rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney near the town of Deniliquin. The locality covers an enormous 1,504 square kilometres of flat Riverina plains country and recorded a 2021 Census population of approximately 61 residents — one of the most sparsely settled areas in New South Wales. The landscape is dominated by open grassland, irrigation channels, and red gum woodlands typical of the Murray–Darling Basin.

Deniliquin, approximately 30 kilometres to the south, provides essential services for the district including a hospital, schools, and supermarkets, and is known as the rice-growing capital of Australia. The surrounding region supports extensive rice cultivation, sheep, and cattle grazing with Murray River irrigation. A private vehicle is the only practical means of transport in this very remote locality.

Wanganella falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the Edward River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2710
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Edward River
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.36°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1504.27 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2710

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2710, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,092
Median 2023–24
$50,482
▲ 22.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,840

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2710; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Deniliquin
30 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
700 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
7–8 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 hours

🛣️ Cobb Highway provides road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Deniliquin.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Edward River Local Government Area, which contains Wanganella. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
368.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
178.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
653.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 9.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
582.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Edward River →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wanganella known for? +

Wanganella is known as an extremely sparse pastoral locality in the NSW Riverina, covering vast Murumbidgee and Murray plains country near Deniliquin with sheep, cattle, and rice farming.

How far is Wanganella from Sydney CBD? +

Wanganella is approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around 7 to 8 hours by road via the Hume and Cobb Highways.

Does Wanganella have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Wanganella. Deniliquin (about 30 km south) is the nearest service town and a car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Wanganella? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 61 residents in Wanganella, one of the most sparsely settled localities in NSW given its enormous 1,504 km² area.

Is Wanganella a good place to live? +

Wanganella suits those entirely committed to remote pastoral life in the Riverina, with Deniliquin providing essential services and the Murray-Darling Basin irrigation district supporting productive farming.

What is the postcode for Wanganella? +

The postcode for Wanganella, NSW is 2710.

Is Wanganella a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wanganella is part of the Edward River LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.