Wilcannia
NSW 2836 · Central Darling
735 (2021) → 726 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wilcannia is a declining suburb in Central Darling, NSW 2836, about 768km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Wilcannia are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 554km inland. Wilcannia has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (0.82%), India (0.41%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.95%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q3 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 715 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Therese's Community Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 793
- Wilcannia Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 637
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wilcannia
Is Wilcannia safe?
Wilcannia has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 50,884 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wilcannia?
Recent sales volume in Wilcannia is too low to report a reliable median house or unit price.
How far is Wilcannia from Sydney CBD?
Wilcannia is about 768.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wilcannia?
Wilcannia has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 715 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wilcannia?
Wilcannia has a transport score of 71/100, including 2 train stations.