Outback NSW features a diverse job landscape driven by key industries such as farming, retail, and hospitality, with approximately 28,500 positions available across the region. Broken Hill is the largest city, acting as a hub for employment, while towns like Bourke and Cobar…
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Population
38,304
Median age
42 yrs
Jobs in region
28,495
Median weekly rent
$200/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$212/wk
Median household income
$828/wk
Region size
297474.9 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Broken Hill
Infrastructure
12
Airports
12
Hospitals
0
Universities
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Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
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Far West Local Health District
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief until 26th September 2027) Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $149408.12 - $152392.73 + Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition…
Far West Local Health District
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Mgr Level 2 Remuneration: $118821 - $140201 + Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ686044 Location: Broken Hill We really aren’t that far awa…
Tronox
Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people stron…
Far West Local Health District
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $149408.11 - $152392.73 + Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ685606 We can't wait to see you! Take…
Far West Local Health District
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027) Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner (Dependent on Qualification and Experience) Remuneration: $67612 - $97730 + Super Hours Per Week…
Far West Local Health District
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/Counsellor/Registered Nurse Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification and Experience Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID:…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Outback NSW.
With a total of nearly 28,500 jobs available in Outback NSW, residents enjoy a job-to-population ratio that reflects a solid employment landscape. The median weekly personal income stands at $671, highlighting the area's potential for financial stability.
Outback NSW is home to about 16,900 households, with an average size of two residents. Housing types are varied, including separate houses, flats, and caravans, with median rent at $200 per week and median mortgages at approximately $212.
The population of Outback NSW is approximately 38,300 residents, with a median age of 42 years. The working-age demographic, comprising roughly 23,000 individuals, includes around 6,370 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contributing to the cultural richness of the area.
Outback NSW boasts a vibrant business landscape with over 3,730 registered enterprises, predominantly in farming and forestry, which alone houses around 1,443 businesses. Other crucial sectors include retail, hospitality, and construction, each contributing to the regional economy.
Outback NSW is equipped with essential services, featuring 12 hospitals and 12 regional airports to support community health and connectivity. However, there are currently no universities within the region, prompting some residents to consider external educational options.
