Wanaaring, New South Wales
| Wanaaring New South Wales | |||||||||
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Paroo River at Wanaaring | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 29°42′18″S 144°05′24″E / 29.70500°S 144.09000°E | ||||||||
| Population | 81 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2840 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 110 m (361 ft) | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bourke Shire | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Barwon | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||
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Wanaaring is a remote outback village in north western New South Wales, Australia. Situated on the Paroo River, some 980 kilometres from Sydney, and 180 km west of Bourke. At the 2021 census, Wanaaring had a population of 81.
Wanaaring is on the "Cut Line" road between the town of Bourke, and the desert village of Tibooburra. Long distance travellers often stop at Wanaaring for meals or to refuel.
Wanaaring is in outback Australia, in remote agricultural country. The grazing lands support cattle, sheep and goats. Honey is also produced. An all-weather air strip is located east of the village centre.