Broken Hill and Far West
Wilcannia
Wilcannia at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
735
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Wilcannia.
Wilcannia (2836) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
Wilcannia has roughly 735 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Wilcannia scores 12/100 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 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wilcannia's population at 735, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (34% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
735
Median age
32
Family households
68%
Lone person
34%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$155/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
735
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
374
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.
12
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wilcannia.
Local schools for Wilcannia
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Government School Catchment
Wilcannia Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Therese's Community Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Wilcannia.
- What is the Wilcannia postcode?
- Wilcannia is in the 2836 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Wilcannia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $155.
- What schools are in Wilcannia?
- There are 2 schools serving Wilcannia on this page, including St Therese's Community Parish School, Wilcannia Central School.
- How walkable is Wilcannia?
- Wilcannia has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Wilcannia?
- Wilcannia is close to White Cliffs.
- What is the population of Wilcannia?
- Wilcannia has approximately 735 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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