Broken Hill and Far West

White Cliffs

NSW2836

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

156

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Disorderly conduct6 (35.3%)
Theft5 (29.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3 (17.6%)
Drug offences1 (5.9%)
Other offences1 (5.9%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 White Cliffs.

Local schools for White Cliffs

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Government School Catchment

White Cliffs Public School

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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.

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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