Menindee, NSW 2879 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Menindee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2879, home to 537 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated NSW local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 813 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $885 /week
- Median personal income
- $519 /week
- Median family income
- $1,135 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Darling
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $184 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $758
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Menindee Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 3 bus stops
- Menindee St At Perry St
- Yartla St Before Haberfield St
- Perry St At Farnell St
- Menindee Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.5% of the 86 resolvable premises in Menindee. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 2.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 122 across postcode 2879 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 46 violent offences, 25 theft, 17 other offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Menindee?
Menindee (NSW 2879) had 537 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Central Darling local government area.
What is the median rent in Menindee?
The median advertised rent in Menindee is $184/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Menindee?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Menindee covering government sectors. Nearest include: Menindee Central School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Menindee?
Menindee is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Menindee?
Across postcode 2879, 122 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (46), theft (25), other (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Menindee?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Menindee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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