Brewarrina
Brewarrina is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking 15th of 128 and strongest on core operations.
"Ancient Aboriginal fish traps — one of the world's oldest human-made structures"
New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 1,600
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
63 out of 100
#2 of 15 rural councils in NSW
#15 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 39/100 |
| Community Services | 53/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 75/100 |
| Core Operations | 87/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Brewarrina performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 87% of peers), with room to improve in financial sustainability (currently at the 39th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Ancient Aboriginal fish traps — one of the world's oldest human-made structures
Brewarrina is a small outback town with globally significant Aboriginal heritage — the Baiame's Ngunnhu fish traps on the Barwon River.
Known For
- Aboriginal fish traps — possibly the world's oldest human-made structure
- Barwon River
- Significant Aboriginal community
- Remote outback setting
Living Here
Very small and remote. The Aboriginal heritage is internationally significant.
Hidden Gem
Baiame's Ngunnhu fish traps — an engineering marvel estimated to be 40,000+ years old.