Wanaaring at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
81
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Wanaaring.
The postcode for Wanaaring is 2840 (NSW).
Wanaaring (2840) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Wanaaring has roughly 81 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Wanaaring scores 6/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wanaaring's population at 81, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
81
Median age
34
Family households
87%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
81
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
6
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 Wanaaring.
Local schools for Wanaaring
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Government School Catchment
Wanaaring Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wanaaring.
- What is the Wanaaring postcode?
- Wanaaring is in the 2840 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Wanaaring?
- Wanaaring is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2840, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Wanaaring?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Wanaaring?
- There are 1 schools serving Wanaaring on this page, including Wanaaring Public School.
- How walkable is Wanaaring?
- Wanaaring has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wanaaring?
- Wanaaring is close to Urisino, Hungerford.
- What is the population of Wanaaring?
- The population of Wanaaring is approximately 81 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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