Moving to Binnaway NSW 2395
What the official numbers say about living in Binnaway — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $150 a week, against a median household income of $782 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Binnaway shrank 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (777 → 658 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Binnaway scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 23% work from home.
Nearest airport: Coonabarabran Aerodrome, 27.5 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 308 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 parks — see them all on the Binnaway profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Binnaway Central School 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Len Guy Park 2 km · Lions Park 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Binnaway, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Magpie-lark · Pacific Black Duck · Nankeen Kestrel.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Binnaway, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binnaway here | 658 | — | 1/10 | 32% |
| Coonabarabran | 3,477 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| Mendooran | 626 | — | 1/10 | 38% |
| Coolah | 1,262 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
| Dunedoo | 1,097 | — | 2/10 | 27% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Warrumbungle Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parkes — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2395 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Binnaway profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $150 a week.
The population fell 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 777 people to 658. It sits about 308 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Warrumbungle Shire council, and the federal seat is Parkes.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Coonabarabran · Mendooran · Coolah · Dunedoo.
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