Louth
NSW 2840 • New South Wales
About Louth
Louth is a tiny outback village on the Darling River in far western New South Wales, located 107 kilometres southwest of Bourke and approximately 800 kilometres northwest of Sydney. With a population of 74 at the 2021 census across an enormous 6,528 square kilometres — one of the largest localities in NSW — it is a quintessential outback settlement. The village sits on the banks of the Darling River (Barka) and has been an important river crossing and pastoral centre since the 1850s.
Louth is famous for its annual Louth Races, a two-day outback horse racing carnival that draws thousands of visitors to this remote village every August. The village features the historic Shindy's Inn pub (est. 1859), one of the oldest in outback NSW, and the Darling River provides fishing, camping, and canoe access. Louth attracts outback enthusiasts, pastoralists, and tourists exploring the Darling River run. It offers a genuine slice of remote Australian outback life.
Louth falls under postcode 2840 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Bourke
🛣️ Extremely remote. Bourke is the nearest town (107 km). Unsealed roads for much of the journey. Sydney is 10+ hours.
Tiny village with a pub and basic facilities. All supplies require a long drive to Bourke.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Green Street
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Bourke High School ICSEA 71434 Tarcoon St
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Bourke Public School ICSEA 702Green St
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Green Street
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Mitchell Highway PO Box 440
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3 Meek Street
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Enngonia Public School ICSEA 600Belalie St
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Louth Public School ICSEA 923Hughes St
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Wanaaring Public School ICSEA 851Bourke-Milparinka Rd
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 Louth by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Louth Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Louth" under Suburb