Broken Hill and Far West
Menindee
Menindee at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
537
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Menindee.
Menindee (2879) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Who lives here
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.
Population
537
Median age
50
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$176/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$184/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
537
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
132
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Menindee.
Local schools for Menindee
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Government School Catchment
Menindee Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Menindee.
- What is the Menindee postcode?
- Menindee is in the 2879 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Menindee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $176, for units it's $184.
- 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?
- Menindee has approximately 537 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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