Wilcannia, NSW 2836 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wilcannia is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2836, home to 735 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated NSW local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 788 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 735
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,211 /week
- Median personal income
- $524 /week
- Median family income
- $1,072 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $155 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,350
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Wilcannia Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Myers St Before Woore St
- Myers St At Woore St
- Wilcannia RTC, Reid St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 82.9% of the 420 resolvable premises in Wilcannia. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 82.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 17.1%
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 Wilcannia?
Wilcannia (NSW 2836) had 735 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Central Darling local government area.
What is the median rent in Wilcannia?
The median advertised rent in Wilcannia is $155/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wilcannia?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wilcannia covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wilcannia Central School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wilcannia?
Wilcannia is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (82.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wilcannia?
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.
What public transport options are in Wilcannia?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wilcannia 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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