Yantabulla
NSW 2840 • New South Wales
About Yantabulla
Yantabulla is a remote outback locality in the Bourke Shire of far western New South Wales, located approximately 170 kilometres north of Bourke near the Queensland border. One of the most sparsely populated localities in the state, it had just 22 residents at the 2021 census and covers an enormous 3,469 square kilometres of arid mulga scrubland and gibber plains. The name Yantabulla is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning "stones around a spring" or "plenty to eat", reflecting the significance of the local springs to traditional custodians of the land.
Yantabulla is steeped in outback history, with the area's permanent water sources having made it an important stopover for drovers and travellers since European settlement. The locality is notable for its iconic working phone box, a symbol of the region's remote character and community spirit. Life here is quintessentially outback, with vast pastoral stations, extraordinary night skies, and a profound sense of isolation that draws adventurous travellers and those who cherish the solitude of Australia's remote interior.
Yantabulla 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 Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bourke (~170 km south) is the nearest town with services. Roads are largely unsealed. Highly car/4WD dependent.
Extremely remote outback locality with no public transport or urban infrastructure.
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 Yantabulla by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Yantabulla Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Yantabulla" under Suburb