Wanaaring, New South Wales

Wanaaring is a very small, remote village in the north-west part of New South Wales, Australia. It is in the Outback, which is a large, dry area far from the coast.

The town is about 980 kilometres (609 miles) from Sydney and about 180 kilometres (112 miles) west of the town of Bourke.

As of 2021, Wanaaring had a population of 81.

 Geography and job 
Wanaaring sits next to the Paroo River. The area has a very hot and dry climate. Wanaaring holds the Australian record for the highest night-time temperature ever recorded.

The main business in the area is grazing (raising cattle, sheep, and goats) on large farms. The village is a common stop for people who are driving long distances through the Outback, as it has a place to eat and get fuel for cars.

 Emergency Services 
Because the village is so far away from cities, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is very important. This service provides medical care and air transport for people in remote communities like Wanaaring.

 Name 
The name "Wanaaring" is believed to be an Aboriginal word for a wood duck. The land is the traditional home of the Paaruntyi people.