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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$90 /wk
Population156
Median age56
Area11677 km²
To CBD788 km
LGACentral Darling

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$90 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$433
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • White Cliffs Public School Primary · Government

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

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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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.

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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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