Bunnaloo

NSW 2731 • New South Wales

107
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
329.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversidePeaceful

About Bunnaloo

Bunnaloo is a small rural locality in the Murray River Council area of New South Wales, situated in the Riverina region approximately 53 kilometres west of Deniliquin and 65 kilometres north-east of Echuca across the Murray River. With a population of 107 residents spread across 329 square kilometres of flat, irrigated pastoral land, the locality exemplifies the sparse settlement patterns typical of the southern Riverina. The locality lies within the electorate of Murray and is administered under the Murray River Council local government area.

Bunnaloo is anchored by its small community, with Bunnaloo Public School — which opened in 1928 and has served the locality for nearly a century — providing a focal point for local families. The surrounding landscape is characterised by river red gums, wheat and wool farming, and the waterways and wetlands of the Murray system. Residents rely on the nearby town of Barham (approximately 30 kilometres to the north) or Deniliquin to the east for shopping, medical services, and other amenities. The locality suits those who embrace the unhurried pace of Murray River country life.

Bunnaloo falls under postcode 2731 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2731
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.89°, 144.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
329.37 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Dysons NSW Country Bus — Barham / Deniliquin ~30 min to Barham; ~45 min to Deniliquin

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No direct train service; Echuca (VIC) is the nearest rail station (~65km south-west)
By Car (Peak)
~8 hr to Sydney CBD; ~3 hr to Melbourne CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hr to Melbourne CBD via Echuca

🛣️ Echuca-Moama across the Murray River is the nearest regional centre with full services. The Murray Valley Highway is the primary road connection.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality where a car is essential for all daily needs — nearest services are in Barham or Deniliquin

🛒 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 Bunnaloo by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bunnaloo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
107
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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunnaloo known for? +

Bunnaloo is known as a quiet pastoral locality on the southern Riverina plains near the Murray River. The community is anchored by the historic Bunnaloo Public School, which has operated since 1928, and the area is defined by wool and wheat farming on the flat, river-red-gum country of the Murray system.

How far is Bunnaloo from Deniliquin? +

Bunnaloo is approximately 53 kilometres west of Deniliquin, a drive of roughly 38 to 45 minutes along the Murray Valley Highway. The Victorian river town of Echuca is approximately 65 kilometres to the south-west across the Murray River.

Does Bunnaloo have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Bunnaloo. Subsidised bus services operate for school students between the locality, Barham, and Deniliquin, but general public transport is very limited. A private vehicle is essential for most travel needs.

What is the population of Bunnaloo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bunnaloo has a population of 107 residents across approximately 329 square kilometres, making it a very sparsely settled locality in the Murray River Council area of New South Wales.

Is Bunnaloo a good place to live? +

Bunnaloo offers a tranquil rural lifestyle in the heart of the Riverina, well-suited to farming families and those who value wide open spaces, a strong community spirit, and proximity to the Murray River environment. Residents accept car dependency in exchange for the peace and character of authentic outback-fringe NSW.

What is the postcode for Bunnaloo? +

The postcode for Bunnaloo is 2731, which is shared with the nearby town of Barham in the Murray River Council area of New South Wales.