New South Wales · Postcode 2840
Enngonia postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 716 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Enngonia at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Enngonia vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Enngonia | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $160 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 37 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Enngonia is a very remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2840. It lies roughly 716 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Bourke.
According to the 2021 Census, Enngonia has a population of 183 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 92 (50.3% of residents).
Housing in Enngonia includes a median weekly rent of $160, 54 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 40.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Enngonia scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Enngonia is served by Enngonia Public School.
Enngonia is part of the Broken Hill and Far West statistical area in New South Wales.
Enngonia details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2840 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 183 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $634/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $160 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 6038.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 54 |
| Australian Citizens | 59.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 92 (50.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -29.3156701 |
| Longitude | 145.855666 |
| Distance from Sydney | 716 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Broken Hill and Far West |
| Local Government | Bourke |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
| State Electorate | Barwon |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 55 (30.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 37 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 64 (35.0%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (7.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (4.9%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 10 (23.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 13 (31.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (11.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (33.3%) |
Schools in Enngonia
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Enngonia. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Enngonia
Same Postcode (2840)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.