Wanaaring, NSW 2840

BrewarrinaAll suburbs in postcode 2840

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Median house price

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Rent in Wanaaring

Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk

Rental data as of June 2025· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2840)

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What to know about Wanaaring

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.

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.

Summer days here average around 37°C (hot), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 301 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.

Schools in Wanaaring

Schools serving Wanaaring: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Wanaaring Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
6/100
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 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%
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
17%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

3 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures2 (66.7%)
Other offences1 (33.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
301 mm
Hottest month, avg max
37.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.4°C
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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 Wanaaring

What is the Wanaaring postcode?
Wanaaring is in the 2840 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
Where is Wanaaring?
Wanaaring is a suburb in the Brewarrina area, NSW 2840.
What is the average rent in Wanaaring?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350.
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. 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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