Tooraweenah, NSW 2817 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tooraweenah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2817, home to 253 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gilgandra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 337 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,078 /week
- Median personal income
- $671 /week
- Median family income
- $1,437 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Gilgandra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $148 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $758
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Tooraweenah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Bridge St At Murray St
- Aimee St At Bridge St
- Murray St Before Brennan St
- Newton St After Brennan St
- Newton St Before Brennan St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 95.1% of the 41 resolvable premises in Tooraweenah. 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 Node: 4.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 95.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 12 across postcode 2817 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 48% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 theft, 2 sexual offences, 2 vehicle theft.
Other suburbs in Gilgandra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tooraweenah?
Tooraweenah (NSW 2817) had 253 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Gilgandra local government area.
What is the median rent in Tooraweenah?
The median advertised rent in Tooraweenah is $148/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tooraweenah?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Tooraweenah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tooraweenah Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tooraweenah?
Tooraweenah is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (95.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tooraweenah?
Across postcode 2817, 12 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (3), sexual offences (2), vehicle theft (2). 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 Tooraweenah?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tooraweenah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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