Western NSW - Sunraysia area
Picture yourself after a rewarding day’s work drifting aboard a river houseboat as it meanders through quiet country landscape abundant with citrus, grape and grain farms before you wind up in a vineyard at sunset.
Experiences such as these are part of everyday life in the Sunraysia area of western NSW. Renowned for its warm climate, the Sunraysia area is close to the lively Victorian township of Mildura and features easy access to quality services, regional festivals, award-winning restaurants, vibrant shopping and sporting and recreation facilities.
Offering affordable housing, excellent health care and a wide range of educational facilities, the Sunraysia area is the ideal career destination.
Schools in the area pride themselves on the quality of education provided to local students with some enjoying traditions spanning over one hundred and fifty years. For ambitious educators, opportunities for professional development in the Sunraysia area are limitless.
Working at a local school, you’ll not only enhance your career but you could also be eligible for a retention benefit, rural teacher incentive and more.
If you’re after a great work-life balance, look no further than the Sunraysia area of NSW.
What I like most about living in Wentworth is that it has all the amenities of a big city but the rural outlook of a small town. We take friends and family to see the Perry Sandhills, the riverfront and the Artback Gallery.
- Cath
What is it like to live and work in the Sunraysia area?
Google Maps: Wentworth, NSW
Road
Wentworth is 1,038km from Sydney (11-hour drive), sitting just above the Victorian border in the southwestern corner of the state, off the Sturt Highway.
Rail
The nearest operating train stations are at Swan Hill (Victoria), 243km southeast, and Broken Hill, 266km to the north.
NSW TrainLink runs timetable services (operated by CDC Victoria) between Wentworth and Mildura (40min to one hour). Services are available between Mildura Airport and Broken Hill, stopping in Wentworth (30 minutes). Services operate in each direction.
Air
The nearest regional airport with regular scheduled flights is Mildura (Victoria), which is serviced by Qantaslink and Regional Express.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Buronga Public School*
- Coomealla High School*
- Dareton Public School*
- Gol Gol Public School*
- Palinyewah Public School*
- Pomona Public School*
- Pooncarie Public School*
- Wentworth 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 Sunraysia area:
View the below links to learn more about local sporting facilities, housing and entertainment venues that the Sunraysia area has to offer:
- 3G and 4G mobile network coverage is available in the Sunraysia area.
- Check the availability of the NBN at your address here.
Sunraysia has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
Some of the key family services in the Sunraysia 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.