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Anabranch South

NSW 2648 • New South Wales

41
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
2279.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Anabranch South

Anabranch South is a vast and sparsely populated locality in far western New South Wales, located approximately 80 km north of Broken Hill near the South Australian border. Covering over 2,279 km² of arid outback land, the area is home to just 41 residents — one of the most remote localities in the state. The landscape is defined by the Anabranch of the Darling River — a series of ephemeral creek channels that branch off the main Darling River system — along with red sand plains, mulga scrubland and saltbush flats typical of far western NSW.

Life in Anabranch South is shaped entirely by the outback environment, with most residents engaged in pastoral station work raising sheep and cattle across vast landholdings. Broken Hill — about 80 km to the south — provides medical facilities, schools and supplies, typically reached via the Silver City Highway. The region sits within the federal electorate of Parkes and the state electorate of Murray. For those drawn to remote Australia's raw beauty, dramatic skies and the rhythm of pastoral life, Anabranch South represents a genuinely frontier way of living.

Anabranch South falls under postcode 2648 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2648
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.72°, 141.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2279.46 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
1150 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest station Broken Hill (~80 km south) on the Indian Pacific transcontinental route
By Car (Peak)
80 km to Broken Hill via Silver City Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
80 km to Broken Hill

🛣️ Extremely remote. 4WD or high-clearance vehicle recommended. Broken Hill Airport provides air access to Sydney.

Walkability Remote Outback — No Walkable Services

No walkable amenities. Vehicle essential for all travel in this remote outback locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Anabranch South by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Anabranch South Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Anabranch South" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
41
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Anabranch South? +

Anabranch South is a remote outback locality in far western New South Wales, approximately 80 km north of Broken Hill near the South Australian border.

What is the population of Anabranch South? +

According to the 2021 Census, Anabranch South has a total population of 41 residents.

What is the Anabranch of the Darling River? +

The Anabranch is a series of ephemeral channels that branch off the main Darling River, flowing through far western NSW and parts of South Australia before rejoining the river system.

What is the nearest town to Anabranch South? +

Broken Hill is the nearest major service town, approximately 80 km to the south, accessible via the Silver City Highway.