Balranald
Population: ~1,200
Balranald is just across the Murray River in NSW, very close to Swan Hill. While geographically close to Wamba Wemba country, it falls under the NSW service system. Different Centrelink, health, and legal systems apply. If you're Aboriginal in Victoria but live near the border, check which state you fall under for specific services.
Local contacts
- Balranald Police (02) 6767 2200 Police (non-emergency)
- Balranald Health Service (02) 6767 2202
- Balranald Council (02) 6767 2200
Services covering this town
- Balranald Health Service
- Centrelink (NSW)
- Murrumbidgee ACCHO (outreach to Balranald)
- NSW Transport
- Balranald Neighbourhood House
Getting there
V/Line coach from Melbourne to Swan Hill then cross-border bus or community transport. NSW TrainLink from Sydney. Community transport to Swan Hill for Victorian services.
Council
Balranald Shire Council (NSW)
Nearest Aboriginal organisation
Murrumbidgee ACCHO covers this area (based in NSW). Robinvale AHS (Victoria) is nearby across the Murray.