Wilcannia NSW

Postcode 2836 · Central Darling LGA

Wilcannia is a small community in New South Wales within the Central Darling local government area (postcode 2836). With a population of 735, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $63K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Aboriginal Australian, Australian, English.

The current median weekly rent is $150. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,350.

Wilcannia is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 706, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Central Darling LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education4/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$155
POPULATION
735
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age32
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,211
Personal Income /wk$524
Mortgage /mth$1,350
CRIME (Central Darling LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents271
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA706
Total Students90
Government1
Catholic1
Wilcannia Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 673
St Therese's Community Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 740
HOSPITALS (1)
Wilcannia Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: January 2025 - December 2025