Moving to Collarenebri NSW 2833
What the official numbers say about living in Collarenebri — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $180 a week, against a median household income of $1,042 a week.
About 47% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Collarenebri shrank 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (767 → 634 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: German, Malayalam, Russian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Collarenebri scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest airport: Collarenebri Airport, 1.2 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 545 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Collarenebri, most often seen first: Common Myna · Magpie-lark · Galah · Willie Wagtail · Red-rumped Parrot · Red-winged Parrot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Collarenebri, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collarenebri here | 634 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Lightning Ridge | 1,946 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Walgett — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parkes — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2833 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Collarenebri profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $180 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 767 people to 634. It sits about 545 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Walgett council, and the federal seat is Parkes.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Lightning Ridge.
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