Inland southern NSW - Narrandera area
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, why not consider a move for the better to the Narrandera area? A wonderful place to live, this area combines the advantages of a country lifestyle with city convenience, offering first-class education, health care and numerous sporting and cultural facilities.
Nestled beside the Murrumbidgee River, Narrandera blends elegance, environment and history, harbouring an oasis of tree-lined streets, shady parks and gardens. Home to caring communities of friendly people, Narrandera and its villages sit at the heart of the agricultural hub of the Riverina, and the gateway to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.
Working in this area is your chance to help create a strong educational environment where students can develop their potential through academic, sporting and extracurricular programs.
As a professional educator in the Narrandera area, you will not only reap the benefits of a great career but also of a true country lifestyle. Working at a local school, you could also be eligible for additional personal leave days and a rental subsidy.
Narrandera is a great place to live. It’s like living in a country town but has easy access to great services and facilities, and offers an array of business and employment opportunities. Housing prices are well below those of major centres, while quality education, health care and numerous sporting and cultural facilities are also excellent.
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What is it like to live and work in the Narrandera area?
Narrandera is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road, rail and air.
Google Maps: Narrandera, NSW.
Road
Narrandera is located 549km west of Sydney (5 and a half hours) at the junction of the Sturt and the Newell Highways, but it’s actually closer to Melbourne (428km, 5-hour drive). It’s almost exactly midway between the two major regional cities of Wagga Wagga (99km) and Griffith (98km).
Rail
NSW Trainlink operates regional train services between Griffith and Goulburn which stop in Narrandera. Trains connect in Griffith, with bus services to Wagga Wagga and in Goulburn, with intercity trains to Sydney.
Air
Regional Express has daily flights to Sydney and Griffith from Narrandera’s regional airport on the outskirts of town. You can fly further afield from neighbouring Wagga Wagga and Griffith airports, each about an hour away.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Coleambally Central School*
- Gralee School*
- Narrandera East Infants School*
- Narrandera High School*
- Narrandera Public School*
* Selected rural and remote NSW public schools receive additional benefits and incentives.
Here are just a few of the many attractions to see and experience in the Narrandera area:
View the below links to learn more about local sporting facilities, housing and entertainment venues that the Narrandera area has to offer:
- Narrandera has good coverage across the Telstra and Optus networks.
- Check the availability of the NBN at your address here.
Shopping
Narrandera's shopping centres have a wide variety of shops and outlet stores all located in one general area.
Dining
Narrandera has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
Some of the key family services in the Narrandera area include:
Benefits and incentives
Learn more about the specific financial benefits available across a range of rural and remote NSW destinations.
FAQs
Get answers to your questions about teaching in rural and remote schools.
Contact us
For more information regarding rural and remote benefits and incentives please contact EdConnect.
- Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiry.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.
Last modified date
26/02/2026
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