White Cliffs, NSW 2836 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
White Cliffs is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2836, home to 156 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated NSW local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 788 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $617 /week
- Median personal income
- $472 /week
- Median family income
- $875 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $90 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $433
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- White Cliffs Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 33 resolvable premises in White Cliffs. 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.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 290 across postcode 2836 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 125 violent offences, 40 theft, 38 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of White Cliffs?
White Cliffs (NSW 2836) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Central Darling local government area.
What is the median rent in White Cliffs?
The median advertised rent in White Cliffs is $90/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in White Cliffs?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near White Cliffs covering government sectors. Nearest include: White Cliffs Public School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in White Cliffs?
White Cliffs is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is White Cliffs?
Across postcode 2836, 290 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (125), theft (40), other (38). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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