Brewarrina Council

Brewarrina is a town located in north-west New South Wales, Australia along the banks of the Barwon River in Brewarrina Shire. The name Brewarrina is derived from a Weilwan name for a species of Acacia tree. It is situated 96 kilometres east of Bourke and west of Walgett on the Kamilaroi Highway, and 787km from Sydney. The population of Brewarrina in 2016 was 1,143. Other towns and villages in the Brewarrina district include Goodooga, Gongolgon, Weilmoringle, and Angledool.

Brewarrina's population is characterized by a mix of age groups, with a notable percentage of residents aged above 50. The local economy is driven by industries such as agriculture, retail trade, and accommodation services. The tenure type for occupied private dwellings shows a majority of residents renting, while family composition is dominated by childless couples and single parents.