Menindee, NSW 2879
Broken Hill and Far WestAll suburbs in postcode 2879
Updated
Median house price
$169,000
+17.4% over the past year.
Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Menindee at a glance
- Median unit
- $102,960
- Population
- 537
- Median age 50
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Menindee
Houses change hands at $169,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $102,960, roughly 39% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+17.4%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +17.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $34,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Menindee on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of October 2026
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What to know about Menindee
Menindee (2879) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW. The median house here is $169,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +17.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Menindee has roughly 537 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Menindee scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 36°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 256 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schools in Menindee
Schools serving Menindee: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Menindee Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Menindee's population at 537, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 54%
- Lone person
- 40%
- Owner occupied
- 53%
- Renter occupied
- 33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +17.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
67 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 256 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 35.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Menindee
- What is the median house price in Menindee?
- The median house price in Menindee, NSW 2879 is $169,000 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $102,960. Annual growth is +17.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Menindee?
- A useful starting point is the Menindee median house price of $169,000 (units $102,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Menindee a good investment?
- On the published figures, Menindee's median house price rose 17.4% over 12 months, to $169,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Menindee, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Menindee is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Menindee postcode?
- Menindee is in the 2879 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- Where is Menindee?
- Menindee is a suburb in the Broken Hill and Far West area, NSW 2879.
- What schools are in Menindee?
- There are 1 schools serving Menindee on this page, including Menindee Central School.
- How walkable is Menindee?
- Menindee has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Menindee?
- Menindee is close to Copi Hollow, Sunset Strip, Kinalung, Little Topar, Moorara.
- What is the population of Menindee?
- The population of Menindee is approximately 537 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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