Moving to Deniliquin NSW 2710
What the official numbers say about living in Deniliquin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $230 a week, against a median household income of $1,221 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Deniliquin shrank 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,494 → 7,432 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Cantonese, Sinhalese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Deniliquin scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Deniliquin Airport, 3.1 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 600 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 9 parks — see them all on the Deniliquin profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Michael's School 350 m · Deniliquin High School 750 m · Deniliquin South Public School 900 m · Edward Public School 950 m · Deniliquin Christian School 1.6 km · Deniliquin North Public School 2.2 km
Groceries: Coles 350 m
Parks and reserves: Brown Park 300 m · Waring Gardens 350 m · The Rocket Park 500 m · McFaull Park 550 m · Burchfield Park 750 m · Hardinge Street Oval 900 m · Hynes Park 950 m · Matthews Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Deniliquin, most often seen first: Galah · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Wood Duck · White-plumed Honeyeater · Magpie-lark · Long-billed Corella.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Deniliquin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deniliquin here | 7,432 | — | 3/10 | 5% |
| Mathoura | 1,002 | — | 2/10 | 25% |
| Strathmerton | 1,072 | $330,000 | 3/10 | 8% |
| Katunga | 1,025 | — | 4/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Edward River — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2710 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Deniliquin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $230 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,494 people to 7,432. It sits about 600 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Edward River council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Mathoura · Strathmerton · Katunga.
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