Mutawintji, New South Wales

Mutawintji is a small settlement in north-west New South Wales, Australia, about 139 kilometres (86 mi) northeast of Broken Hill. At the time of the 2021 census, Mutawintji had a population of 30 people.[1]

Mutawintji
New South Wales
Mutawintji is located in New South Wales
Mutawintji
Mutawintji
Coordinates31°14′4″S 142°17′19″E / 31.23444°S 142.28861°E / -31.23444; 142.28861
Population30 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2880[2]
Location139 km (86 mi) NE of Broken Hill, New South Wales
LGA(s)Unincorporated Far West Region
State electorate(s)Barwon
Federal division(s)Parkes

Mutawintji is the Aboriginal word for "grass", reflecting the area's nature.[3]

Climate

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Summer temperatures can reach 40 °C (104 °F) in Mutawintji.[4]

Tourism

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Mutawintji is the location of Mutawintji National Park.[5][6]

Demographics

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As of the 2021 Australian census, 30 people resided in Mutawintji,[1] down from 32 in the 2016 census.[7] The median age of persons in Mutawintji was 44 years. There were fewer males than females, with 44.8% of the population male and 55.2% female. The average household size was 3.8 people per household.[1]

Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mutawintji (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Mutawintji". Australia Post.
  3. ^ "Mutawintji National Park". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. New South Wales Government. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Climate History". Elders Weather. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Mutawintji National Park | Learn more". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Mutawintji". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. New South Wales Government. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mutawintji (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2023.