Broken Hill and Far West
White Cliffs
White Cliffs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about White Cliffs.
White Cliffs (2836) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
White Cliffs has roughly 156 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
White Cliffs scores 0/100 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 White Cliffs's population at 156, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (61%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
156
Median age
56
Family households
42%
Lone person
61%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
156
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in White Cliffs.
Local schools for White Cliffs
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Government School Catchment
White Cliffs Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About White Cliffs.
- What is the White Cliffs postcode?
- White Cliffs is in the 2836 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in White Cliffs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in White Cliffs?
- There are 1 schools serving White Cliffs on this page, including White Cliffs Public School.
- How walkable is White Cliffs?
- White Cliffs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near White Cliffs?
- White Cliffs is close to Gemville, Wilcannia.
- What is the population of White Cliffs?
- White Cliffs has approximately 156 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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