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Balranald Shire Council

Walls of China at Mungo National Park. Credit: Destination NSW

Located in the Riverina-Murray area of western New South Wales, Balranald Shire is the location of World Heritage listed Mungo National Park and the Willandra Lakes region.

Balranald Shire is also known for the five iconic rivers that meander through the Shire being the Murrumbidgee, Murray, Wakool, Edward and Lachlan rivers. Part of Yanga National Park is also located in the Balranald Shire and is in close proximity to the township of Balranald.

Towns & Villages:

Balranald, Euston, Kyalite, Hatfield, Penarie, Clare and Oxley

Sunset at Yanga National Park. Credit: Destination NSW
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Balranald Shire Council

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Regional Development Australia - Murray
03 5020 1300
council@balranald.nsw.gov.au

Balranald Shire Council

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Liveability

Weather

32.3
°C

Average Summer Max

16.7
°C

Average Winter Max

16.4
°C

Average Summer Min

4.4
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

2,198

Population

42.7

Median Age

Housing

$220k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 21

$250

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - SEP 21

Distance to Cities

sydney

900km

Distance

9h 2m

Drive Time

Canberra

638km

Distance

7h 43m

Drive Time

Melbourne

431km

Distance

4h 49m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Bus

Once a fortnight, the Community Transport bus will be travelling to Swan Hill and Mildura for appointments and social activities.

Find out more here: https://balranald.nsw.gov.au/community/transport/

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Discovery centre Balranald. Credit: Destination NSW
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Industries & Opportunities

Main Industries

  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing
  • Mining
  • Tourism
  • Public Administration and Safety

Primary Employers

  • Balranald Shire Council

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History

The Edward River Council acknowledges and embraces the First Nations Peoples, the Wamba Wamba/Perrepa Perrepa Peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the Lands within the Edward River Council area.

Nestled in rural New South Wales, Edward River's history is one of growth and resilience. Settled by Europeans in the 1840s for grazing, it evolved into a thriving agricultural region, specialising in rice, wheat, and canola. Its towns and villages, like Deniliquin and Blighty, form tight-knit communities. The Cobb and Riverina Highways connect them, while natural attractions such as the Edward River itself and Murray Valley Regional Park provide moments of tranquility in this bustling landscape.

Old Balranald Gaol. Credit: Destination NSW
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Balranald Art Gallery. Credit: Destination NSW
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Recreation & Arts

Sports on offer in Balranald Shire include Australian Rules football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and Horse racing as well as a variety of water sports. Balranald swimming pool is generally open from November through to April. There is also a Golf Club, lawn bowls, pony club and skate park.

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